basilect

[ bey-zuh-lekt, baz-uh- ]

noun

, Linguistics.

1. the variety of language in a creole continuum that is most distinct from the acrolect.

Other Words From

• basi·lectal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilect¹

1960–65; basi- (as combining form of base ¹ or basis ) + (dia)lect