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A '''dialect''' is a subset of a particular [[language]] that generally presents regional differences in pronunciation, grammar characteristics, and vocabulary, yet remains mutually understandable between two native speakers.  An "accent" is an even smaller group of the language that generally only involves pronunciation.  

A '''dialect''' is a subset of a particular [[language]] that generally presents regional differences in pronunciation, grammar characteristics, and vocabulary, yet remains mutually understandable between two native speakers.  An "accent" is an even smaller group of the language that generally only involves pronunciation.  

As an illustration, some dialects of [[English]] include: [[America]]n English (as distinct from British English or Austriallian English at large), Appalachian English, Black English Vernacular, New York City Dialect (sometimes considered only an accent), Cajun English, Texan.

As an illustration, some dialects of [[English]] include: [[America]]n English (as distinct from British English or Australian English at large), Appalachian English, Black English Vernacular, New York City Dialect (sometimes considered only an accent), Cajun English, Texan.

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