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SOUTHERNISMS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word southernisms. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word southernisms. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SOUTHERNISMS

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vernacular
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

• the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)

adjective satellite

• being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language

colloquialisms
nounn
noun

• a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

dialects
nounn
noun

• the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

idioms
nounn
noun

• a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

• the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

• the style of a particular artist or school or movement

• an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

regionalisms
nounn
noun

• a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region

• a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas

• loyalty to the interests of a particular region

Best Hypernyms For SOUTHERNISMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for southernisms, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
attitude expression locution saying
Phrases (1)
mental attitude

Alternatives for VERNACULAR

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