Dialectology
/ˌdaɪəlekˈtɑːlədʒi/
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Pro Tip 1/3Regional Variations
Dialectology can help identify subtle differences in language use across various regions within the same country. 
Through dialectology, she could tell the speaker was from the southern part of the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Culture Insight
Studying dialectology gives insights into the culture and lifestyle of people who speak the dialect. 
His interest in dialectology helped him understand local customs and expressions.
Pro Tip 3/3Language Evolution
Dialectology can reveal how a language has changed over time in different areas. 
Dialectology shows us that some words have different meanings in different places.