Falkland Islands English is mainly British in character. However, due to the isolation of the islands, the small population has developed and retains its own accent/dialect, which persists despite a large English immigration in recent years. In rural areas (i.e. anywhere outside Port Stanley), known as the "camp", the Falkland accent tends to be stronger. The accent has resemblances to Australian English, New Zealand English, West Country dialects and the Norfolk dialect.

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  • Falkland Islands English is mainly British in character. However, due to the isolation of the islands, the small population has developed and retains its own accent/dialect, which persists despite a large English immigration in recent years. In rural areas (i.e. anywhere outside Port Stanley), known as the "camp", the Falkland accent tends to be stronger. The accent has resemblances to Australian English, New Zealand English, West Country dialects and the Norfolk dialect. Two notable Falkland island terms are "kelper" meaning a Falkland Islander, from the kelp surrounding the islands (sometimes considered pejorative) and "smoko", for a smoking break (as in Australia and New Zealand). The word "yomp" was used by the British military during the Falklands War but is passing out of usage. In recent years, a substantial Saint Helenan population has arrived, mainly to do low paid work, and they too have a distinct form of English.
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  • Falkland Islands English is mainly British in character. However, due to the isolation of the islands, the small population has developed and retains its own accent/dialect, which persists despite a large English immigration in recent years. In rural areas (i.e. anywhere outside Port Stanley), known as the "camp", the Falkland accent tends to be stronger. The accent has resemblances to Australian English, New Zealand English, West Country dialects and the Norfolk dialect.
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  • Falkland Islands English
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