Palatine German is a dialect of the German language spoken primarily in the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany. It is part of the Franconian group of dialects and has unique phonetic and grammatical features that distinguish it from standard German. This dialect has historical roots, influenced by the migration of German speakers to other regions, particularly to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries. As a result, variations of Palatine German can also be found among communities in the United States and Canada, where it has evolved over time.