vernacular
/vərˈnækjələr/
noun
- The everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or group, as opposed to formal or literary language.
- In many countries, children learn in the vernacular at school before studying a second language.
- The author wrote the dialogue in the local vernacular to make the characters feel authentic.
- The poem was translated from Latin into the English vernacular so everyone could understand it.
- The specialized language or jargon used by a particular profession, trade, or group.
- Programmers often use a vernacular full of acronyms like API and SQL.
- To understand the contract, you need to be familiar with legal vernacular.
- The doctor explained the diagnosis in simple terms, avoiding medical vernacular.
adjective
- Relating to or using the everyday language of ordinary people, rather than formal or literary language.
- Vernacular architecture refers to buildings designed using local materials and traditional methods.
- She prefers vernacular expressions over fancy words when talking to friends.
- The play uses vernacular speech to reflect the characters' working-class backgrounds.
- Relating to the common, native style of a region, especially in art, architecture, or design.
- The village is known for its vernacular houses with thatched roofs.
- The museum exhibits vernacular furniture from the 19th century.
- Vernacular music often tells stories about daily life and local history.