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Linguistic Atlas

Definition: A linguistic atlas is a type of atlas that provides information about the regional and geographical variation in a language's vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.

Senses:

1. General sense: A compilation of maps and associated texts that document the regional differences in language use.
2. Specific sense: A specific atlas providing comprehensive data on the dialectal variation of a particular language.

Usage:

• He consulted a linguistic atlas to explore the various dialects spoken in different parts of the country.
• Researchers used the linguistic atlas to analyze the pronunciation differences between the northern and southern regions.
• The linguistic atlas revealed interesting patterns of vocabulary variation across the country.
• She referred to the linguistic atlas to study the historical development of certain dialectal features.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on linguistic atlases
• Linguistic atlas resources
• Books on dialect variation
• Language geography books