What linguistic term refers to a dialect that is associated with high social status and is often used as the basis for a country's standard language?
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Prestige dialect
The prestige dialect is often associated with the educated elite or the capital city. In the UK, 'Received Pronunciation' was historically the prestige dialect of English.
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- What term is used for a dialect that carries high social status and typically serves as the model for a country's standard language?