hyperdialectism

noun

hy·​per·​di·​a·​lect·​ism

ˌhīpə(r)ˈdīəˌlekˌtizəm

plural -s

: an attempted dialectical form or pronunciation that overreaches dialectical authenticity compare hyperurbanism

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + dialect + -ism

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