basilect

[ bey-zuh-lekt, baz-uh- ]
/ ˈbeɪ zəˌlɛkt, ˈbæz ə- /

noun Linguistics.

the variety of language in a creole continuum that is most distinct from the acrolect.
Compare acrolect, mesolect.

Origin of basilect

1960–65; basi- (as combining form of base1 or basis) + (dia)lect

OTHER WORDS FROM basilect

ba·si·lec·tal, adjective

Words nearby basilect

basilar meningitis, basilar vertebra, basilard, basilateral, basildon, basilect, basilemma, basilian, basilic, basilic vein, basilica