First Known Use: 1964
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acrolect
noun ac·ro·lect \ˈa-krə-ˌlekt\
Definition of ACROLECT
: the language variety of a speech community closest to the standard or prestige form of a language
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Origin of ACROLECT
acr- + -lect (as in dialect)
Rhymes with ACROLECT
architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect
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