basilect

[ bey-zuh-lekt, baz-uh- ]

nounLinguistics.
  1. the variety of language in a creole continuum that is most distinct from the acrolect.

Origin of basilect

1
1960–65; basi- (as combining form of base1 or basis) + (dia)lect

Other words from basilect

  • ba·si·lec·tal, adjective

Words Nearby basilect

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