vernacular

🇺🇸 /vərˈnækjələr/ 🇬🇧 /vəˈnækjələ(r)/
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noun
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The native language that people speak in a specific area or country.

The local people often use vernacular words in their daily conversations.

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A style of architecture that is simple and used for regular houses, not for big buildings like museums or theaters.

The small town had many examples of vernacular architecture, with simple designs and local materials.

adjective
R

Related to the native language or dialect spoken by regular people in a specific area or country.

The author wrote his poems in the vernacular, making them more relatable to the local audience.

R

Related to the simple and common style of architecture for regular houses, not for large public buildings.

The vernacular style of the houses in the village made them look cozy and welcoming.

translation

n. The native language that people speak in a specific area or country.; A style of architecture that is simple and used for regular houses, not for big buildings like museums or theaters.
adj. Related to the native language or dialect spoken by regular people in a specific area or country.; Related to the simple and common style of architecture for regular houses, not for large public buildings.

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