Parlancethe common speech or expression used by a group or subject area refers to the usual way people speak in a particular language, community, or field. It often shows the ordinary, acceptedgenerally approved or recognized as standard style of expressiona spoken or written phrase that communicates an idea used by native speakers or by people in a specific group.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈpɑr.ləns/
Easy pronunciation: PAR-lens (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Use this noun for the natural or customary way people speak in a group or field.
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Parlance Meaning
the normal way of speaking used by a group of people
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the natural way people speak in a language or group
Example: In medical parlance, the condition is called hypertension.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- idiom — A close match for the language- or group-specific sense of parlance.
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Parlance Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- idiom
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Common Mistakes
- Using parlance to mean a single word or phrase rather than a general way of speaking.
- Confusing parlance with a formal or fancy style of speech; it usually means the usual way people speak in a group or field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does parlance mean in simple English?
It means the usual way people speak in a language, community, or subject area.
Is parlance the same as idiom?
They can overlap, but idiom is the closest synonym here. Parlance is about the general way people speak, especially in a particular group or field.
How do you use parlance in a sentence?
You can say, “In legal parlance, the case was dismissed,” to show the phrase used in that field.
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