language non standard

Definitions of language non standard
  1. noun
    speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
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    types:
    accent, dialecte
    the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
    argot, jargon
    a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
    type of:
    discours, langue, langue parlée
    (language) communication by word of mouth
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