"religiolect" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: religiolects [plural]
Etymology: religio- + lect, coined by Benjamin Hary, a professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|religio|lect}} religio- + lect Head templates: {{en-noun}} religiolect (plural religiolects)
  1. A language variety with its own history and development, which is used by a religious community.
    Sense id: en-religiolect-en-noun-7bT5LTNH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with religio-

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