Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vernacular

noun

/vərˈnakyələr/

Definition

The language or dialect commonly spoken by the people of a particular region or group.

Examples

The author’s use of vernacular made the dialogue more relatable to the readers.
In many countries, the vernacular is often different from the official language spoken in government and education.

Meaning

Vernacular refers to the everyday language that is used by ordinary people in a specific place, as opposed to the formal language of literature or academia.