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This study examines the lexical differences between Cilacap Javanese, a variety of the Banyumasan dialect, and Standard Javanese used in the Yogyakarta–Surakarta cultural region. Using a qualitative descriptive comparative approach, the research focuses on identifying variations in vocabulary that reflect regional linguistic diversity. Data were collected through semi-structured online interviews with native speakers of the Cilacap dialect and supported by documentation in the form of recordings and field notes. Additional lexical data were obtained from digital sources that represent authentic language use in daily communication. The findings reveal 42 lexical items that differ in form but share the same meaning across the two dialects. These variations demonstrate the linguistic richness of the Banyumasan variety and show how geographical, social, and cultural factors shape lexical development within Javanese. This study highlights the importance of documenting local dialects to preserve linguistic heritage and contribute to a broader understanding of Javanese internal diversity. The results strengthen the view that dialectal variation remains an essential aspect of Indonesia’s linguistic identity and should receive scholarly and cultural attention

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Lexical Variation, Javanese Dialect, Comparative Linguistics

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LEXICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CILACAP JAVANESE AND STANDARD JAVANESE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY. (2025). Frontiers in English Language and Literature Education, 1(1), 18-27. https://jurnal.educatech.id/index.php/felle/article/view/47

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LEXICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CILACAP JAVANESE AND STANDARD JAVANESE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY. (2025). Frontiers in English Language and Literature Education, 1(1), 18-27. https://jurnal.educatech.id/index.php/felle/article/view/47

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