Language varieties occur when a group of people split off from another and eventually develop their own norms and cultures which then shapes and changes their language.
More than a language itself, Chinese is a group of language varieties, varieties that are so different among them that sometimes is almost impossible for speakers of two different varieties or dialects to communicate with each other. 'Princess' in Chinese is spelled 'Gong Zhu'.
Variants and varieties of the English language refers to the different ways the English language is spoken throughout the world. Australia, England, and the Caribbean are all English speaking places that use a different variant than is used in America.
There are many different varieties of unique languages in the world. However, the language that the word of 'Stiri' is derived from is the language of Swahili.
Regional and social varieties refer to differences in language use based on geographical location or social factors. Regional varieties are dialects specific to a particular region, while social varieties can be influenced by factors such as education, socio-economic status, or ethnicity. Both types of varieties can impact vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and even non-verbal aspects of communication.
Non-standard varieties are regional or social dialects that deviate from the standard language in terms of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Standard varieties, on the other hand, are the accepted norms of a language that are typically used in formal settings and official communications. Non-standard varieties may be considered less prestigious or formal compared to standard varieties.
A multi-based national language is a language that has multiple varieties or dialects that serve as the basis for the standardized form of the language used in a particular country or region. These varieties often reflect different regional identities and linguistic traditions but are brought together to form a unified national language. Examples include Hindi in India and Arabic in several countries in the Middle East.
Diglossia refers to a situation in which two language varieties are used in a community, each with specific social or linguistic functions. The key criteria for diglossia include the coexistence of two distinct varieties within a community, clear social roles assigned to each variety, and limited overlap or mixing between the two varieties in different domains of language use.
Diglossia occurs when a community uses two distinct varieties of a language in different social contexts or for different purposes, such as literary vs. spoken language.
Cambridge English is a language that includes all the different varieties of the English language. It is the English that is spoken all over the world.
The linguistic standard is called lexical similarity. Generally speaking, if 2 languages share a lexical similarity of more than 85% (such as Norwegian and Danish), then they are considered dialects of the same language.
That would be a dialect. Dialects are varieties of a language spoken by a group in a specific region or community, with distinctive vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation that may differ from the standard language.
A dialect is a variety of a language that is distinguished from other varieties by the features of phonology, grammar and vocabulary. It is a rural or socially distinct language that differs from the standard language. It is used by a listener to determine the origin on the speaker