Dialect and Lingua franca

Dialect

Dialect noun - The special terms or expressions of a particular group or field.
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Synonyms for Dialect

Lingua franca and dialect are semantically related In some cases you can use "Lingua franca" instead a noun "Dialect".

Lingua franca

Lingua franca noun - A common language used by speakers of different languages.
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Synonyms for Lingua franca

Dialect and lingua franca are semantically related in language topic. You can use "Dialect" instead a noun phrase "Lingua franca", if it concerns topics such as native language, system of words for communication.
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