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topolect (plural topolects) (linguistics, sociolinguistics) The speech-form, language or dialect (lect) of a particular place or region. (linguistics) A regional variety of Chinese; especially a variety other than Standa…

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  1. topolect (plural topolects) (linguistics, sociolinguistics) The speech-form, language or dialect (lect) of a particular place or region. (linguistics) A regional variety of Chinese; especially a variety other than Standard Mandarin.