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Definition of received pronunciation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

received pronunciation

noun
 
/rɪˌsiːvd prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
 
/rɪˌsiːvd prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
(abbreviation RP)
[uncountable]
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  1. a widely recognized accent of British English, associated with education, broadcasting and the South of England
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