1. able to speak or write fluently in two dialects of the same language
Usage: linguistics term; often used in educational and sociolinguistic contexts

Examples

• The bidialectal student could switch between standard English and her regional dialect with ease.
• Bidialectal speakers often develop this skill by growing up in communities where two dialects are spoken.
• Teachers working with bidialectal learners recognize that code-switching is a valuable linguistic skill.
• Many bidialectal individuals use formal English in academic settings and their home dialect with family.
• Linguists study bidialectal competence to understand how speakers manage multiple language varieties.