Here's a breakdown:
* Dialect: A regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
* Example: American English, British English, and Australian English are all dialects of English.
Other related terms:
* Accent: A particular way of pronouncing words.
* Slang: Informal language that is used in a particular region or group of people.
* Vernacular: The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
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