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patois

Noun

Meanings

Noun

The regional dialect of a people, typically one that is considered non-standard or inferior to the official language of a country.

"The villagers spoke a thick patois that was nearly incomprehensible to the city officials."

Noun

A specific form of French-based Creole spoken in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica.

"Many songs in reggae music utilize Jamaican patois to convey cultural identity."

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