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Basilect

/ˈbeɪsɪlekt/

A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

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noun
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    A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

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