Language Varieties in Sociolinguistics

What are language varieties?

LANGUAGE VARIETY: In sociolinguistics, "language variation" refers to any distinctive variety of language or linguistic speech. Linguists use the word "language variety" (or "variety") to describe all the overlapping subcategories of a language, including dialect, regional dialect, jargon, register, accent, idiolects, slangs, pidgin, creole, diglossia, isogloss & dialect boundary, dialectal continuum, prestige, and style.

Dialect: A different variant of languages connected to a particular area or social class is referred to as a dialect. It is distinct due to its phonology, pronunciation, grammar, and lexicon. There are several dialects in every language. Regional dialect and social dialect are two types of dialects that might exist in a language, according to Trudgill (1986). ✓ Social Dialects Geographical distance is simply one factor in the formation of various dialects in a place; other factors also play a role. It comprises social status, level of education, racial or ethnic heritage, age, and sexual preference. Read More…