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Meaning of paralexicon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/pæɹəˈlɛksɪkɒn/

Definitions

A parallel set of vocabulary within a language, e.g. a formal register, ritual language or secret cant, code switching

Examples

“A frequent function of the paralexicon is secrecy. […] Sometimes the paralexicon is acquired during childhood as a first language, Ma'a [a paralexicon of Mbugu] for example. In many cases it is acquired later, such as registers of respect, initiation languages and languages created by adolescents.”

Norval Smith & Tonjes Veenstra (2001) Creolization and Contact, p. 121–122.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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