vernacular
UK/vә'nækjulә/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
The everyday spoken language or dialect of a particular group or region, as opposed to formal or literary language
方言，本地话；日常用语
adj.
Relating to the everyday language or dialect of a region or group, rather than formal or literary usage
方言的，本地语的；日常用语的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvernaculroot
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arrelating to, having the nature of
=vernacular
Example Sentences
- 1.
The vernacular of the region includes many words not found in standard English.
- 2.
Poets often use vernacular language to connect with ordinary readers.
- 3.
The architect designed the building using vernacular architectural traditions.