Language
vernacular
noun
Definition
The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people of a country or region.
In a sentence
“The novel was written in the vernacular of a working-class neighbourhood to capture authenticity.”
Synonyms
everyday languagenative tonguespoken language
Common collocations
- local vernacular
- vernacular language
More from Language
dialect
noun
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific social group.
acquisition
noun
The process of learning a language, especially one's first language in childhood.
syntax
noun
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
bilingualism
noun
The ability to speak two languages fluently.