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1. n. A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people. | |
2. n. A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc. | |
3. n. An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language. | |
4. n. An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style. | |
5. n. (programming) A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language. | |