Pronunciation: /vərˈnækjələr/
noun the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
A1 I don't understand the vernacular they use in this region.
A2 She struggled to pick up the local vernacular after moving to a new country.
B1 Studying the vernacular of a foreign language can help improve fluency.
B2 The vernacular of the legal profession can be difficult for outsiders to grasp.
C1 The author's use of vernacular added authenticity to the historical novel.
C2 His mastery of the vernacular of the street made him a successful undercover detective.
adjective relating to the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
A1 She used simple vernacular language to explain the concept to the students.
A2 The tour guide spoke in vernacular terms that were easy for the tourists to understand.
B1 The vernacular architecture of the region reflects its cultural heritage.
B2 The author's use of vernacular dialogue added authenticity to the historical novel.
C1 The artist's work is a blend of classical techniques and vernacular style.
C2 The vernacular poetry of the 19th century captures the essence of rural life.
formal The linguist studied the vernacular of the indigenous tribe.
informal I love listening to the vernacular music of this region.
slang The vernacular slang used by teenagers is constantly evolving.
figurative The artist's work spoke a vernacular that transcended language barriers.
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