DEFINITION OF LANGUAGE :-
A language is a dynamic set of visual, auditory, or tactile symbols of communication and the elements used to manipulate them. Language can also refer to the use of such systems as a general phenomenon. Language is considered to be an exclusively human mode of communication; although animals make use of quite sophisticated communicative systems, none of these are known to make use of all of the properties that linguists use to define language.
DEFINITION OF DIALECT :_
A dialect is a variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular group of the language's speakers. The term is applied most often to regional speech patterns, but a dialect may also be defined by other factors, such as social class.
In popular usage, the word "dialect" is sometimes used to refer to a lesser-known language (most commonly a regional language), especially one that is unwritten or not standardized. This use of the word dialect is often taken as pejorative by the speakers of the languages referred to since it is often accompanied by the erroneous belief that the minority language is lacking in vocabulary, grammar, or importance.
The number of speakers, and the geographical area covered by them, can be of arbitrary size, and a dialect might contain several sub-dialects. A dialect is a complete system of verbal communication (oral or signed, but not necessarily written) with its own vocabulary and grammar.
A dialect that is associated with a particular social class can be termed a sociolect. Other speech varieties include: standard languages, which are standardized for public performance (for example, a written standard); jargons, which are characterized by differences in lexicon (vocabulary); slang; patois; pidgins or argots. The particular speech patterns used by an individual are termed an idiolect.
A dialect is distinguished by its vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation (phonology, including prosody). Where a distinction can be made only in terms of pronunciation, the term accent is appropriate, not dialect (although in common usage, "dialect" and "accent" are usually synonymous).
Yes, there are 24 different dialects.
It depends on the language. Some have few dialects, and some have many. Some even have dialects that cannot understand each other.
Chinese.
Harold Orton has written: 'Survey of English dialects' -- subject(s): Dialects, Englisg language, English language
Only one.
Some examples of social dialects include regional dialects, ethnic dialects, socio-economic dialects, and generational dialects. These variations in language use can reflect a person's background, upbringing, and social environment.
Yes, there are different dialects of the Spanish language spoken in various regions around the world. These dialects can include variations in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Some of the most notable Spanish dialects are European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, and Caribbean Spanish.
It's different, but it's not "so different."Dialects form with isolation (physical, cultural, or political). The dialects of Brazil are different from the dialects of Portugal, but they are still the same language.
The number of German dialects is simply impossible to count as so many different variations of the language exist. In some cases, language change differs from village to village so the number is almost uncountable.Some of the major German dialects include Bavarian German (Bayerisch), Berliner German (Berlinisch) and Lower German (Plattdütsch). Dialects even exist overseas such as Pennsylvanian German (Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch - spoken in Pennsylvania, USA) and even Brazilian German!
Dialects of the same language can be differentiated by variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Speakers of different dialects may also have distinct intonation patterns and use different slang or colloquial expressions. Additionally, dialects may be associated with specific regions or social groups.
Yes.
which African language there are almost 2,000 spoken lanuages and dialects