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What is the connotation of the common use of "dialect"?
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What is the connotation of the common use of "dialect"?

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The common connotation of dialect is pejorative. It is considered a regional or social 'deviation' from the standard language. It is also looked down on by speakers with a vested interest in proper language.
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