acrolect
noun
ac·ro·lect
ˈa-krə-ˌlekt 
: the language variety of a speech community closest to the standard or prestige form of a language
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“Acrolect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrolect. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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