Definition of ECOLECT

ecolect

Plural: ecolects

Noun

  • A language variety unique to a household.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek οἶκος (oîkos, “house”) + English -lect (“[language] variety”).

Synonyms

familect, familiolect

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