vernacular

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Learn the meaning of vernacular with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

vernacular

(noun)

Meaning

the language spoken by ordinary people

Example

"The author's use of vernacular added authenticity to the characters' dialogue."

Synonyms

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Word origin
From Latin 'vernaculus', meaning native or domestic.
Related word forms
  • adjective: vernacularized