The difference between Lect and Sublect

When used as nouns, lect means a specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect, whereas sublect means a lect forming part of a larger lect.


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  1. Lect as a noun (linguistics, sociolinguistics):

    A specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect.

  1. Sublect as a noun (linguistics):

    A lect forming part of a larger lect.

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