Local dialects are variations or forms of languages spoken by specific regional or social groups within a larger linguistic community. These dialects often differ in pronunciation, vocabulary usage, and grammar from standard languages.
Related terms
Accent: A distinctive way of pronouncing words associated with a particular region or group.
Slang: Informal words and phrases used within specific communities that may not be widely understood by others.
Creole language: A stable natural language developed from mixing different languages due to historical factors such as colonization or trade.