What is another word for linguistic communities?
Pronunciation: [lɪŋɡwˈɪstɪk kəmjˈuːnɪtˌiz] (IPA) 
Linguistic communities refer to groups of people who share a common language or dialect. Synonyms for this term could include language groups, speech communities, linguistic circles, or dialectical clusters. Language groups are a broad term that refers to societies with a shared language and can be used interchangeably with linguistic communities. Speech communities refer to groups of people who have a common language but differ in regional dialects, accents or phonetics. Linguistic circles highlight the social context of shared linguistic ability and draw attention to the cultural practices of the community. Finally, dialectical clusters refer to small groups of people who share a specific regional dialect that distinguishes them from others in the wider linguistic community.
