linguistic atlas

n. A set of maps recording the geographic distribution of variations in speech. Also called dialect atlas.

linguistic atlas

n (Linguistics) an atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic features of languages or dialects

linguis′tic at′las

n. a collection of maps showing the distribution of various linguistic features and forms in the speech of a given area. Also called dialect atlas. [1920–25]

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linguistic atlas - an atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic featuresdialect atlasbook of maps, map collection, atlas - a collection of maps in book form

linguistic atlas