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Definition of African American Vernacular English
1. Noun. A nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States.
Exact synonyms: Aave, African American English, Black English, Black English Vernacular, Black Vernacular, Black Vernacular English, Ebonics
Generic synonyms: American, American English, American Language
Examples of language type: Gangsta
Language type: Colloquialism
Generic synonyms: American, American English, American Language
Examples of language type: Gangsta
Language type: Colloquialism
Definition of African American Vernacular English
1. Proper noun. A variation of Modern English spoken predominately by lower socioeconomic class individuals of African descent, usually in urban or suburban surroundings in the United States. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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