Definition of "allophone" in English

noun

1. (phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

   • In some languages, [ʋ] is an allophone of /v/.

2. A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority.

adjective

1. (Canada) Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language of Canada.

2. That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.