Patois(noun)
A regional form of speech or dialect, especially one that is different from the standard language.
Hindi meaning:क्षेत्रीय बोली
Synonyms: Dialect, Vernacular, Lingo, Jargon
Antonyms: Standard Language, Formal Language, Official Language, Literary Language
Example: The villagers spoke a local patois that was difficult for outsiders to understand.
Trick to remember: Patois sounds like pathway of voice; a local voice-path of people is their patois.
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