What does sociolect mean?
A variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, often with its own vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. A sociolect is a type of dialect that is associated with a particular social class, region, or profession.
Example
"The professor explained that the sociolect of the working class was distinct from that of the upper class."
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