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Meaning of patrilect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The language or dialect spoken by the patriclan.

Examples

“Patrilect is a marker of patriclan membership and thus a symbol of identity.”
“Second, speakers are always familiar with at least two languages (patrilect and matrilect) and typically more.”
“Sui children rapidly learn to distinguish these clan-related dialects; young children may speak a mix of matrilect and patrilect, but older children and teenagers are almost fully patrilectal (Stanford, 2008b).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

patriline patrilineage patrilineal descent patrilineal lineage patrilinealism patrilineality

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