vernacular

The word “vernacular” has 4 syllables: ver-nac-u-lar.

It's pronounced as /vəˈnækjʊlər/.

What is synonym and antonym for vernacular?

In the thesaurus, “vernacular” has 30 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vernacular along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vernacular

argot
binomial
brand name
colloquial
colloquialism
dialect
diminutive
idiom
indigenous
jargon
label
lingo
localism
misnomer
monomial
nickname
nom de plume
parlance
patois
pen name
pidgin
pseudonym
regionalism
slang
speech
terminology
trade name
trademark
trivial name
vulgar

Antonyms for vernacular

formal
literary
standard

Meanings of vernacular

noun
1. The language of a people or a national language.
2. Everyday speech or dialect, including colloquialisms, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
3. Language unique to a particular group of people; jargon, argot.
4. A language lacking standardization or a written form.
5. Indigenous spoken language, as distinct from a literary or liturgical language such as Ecclesiastical Latin.
adjective
1. Of or pertaining to everyday language, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
2. Belonging to the country of one's birth; one's own by birth or nature; native; indigenous.
3. Of or related to local building materials and styles; not imported.
4. Connected to a collective memory; not imported.

Example Sentences

The novel was written in the vernacular of the region, making it more relatable to the locals.
The teacher encouraged students to use their natural vernacular in the classroom to express themselves.
The architecture in the town reflects the local vernacular, with traditional materials and styles.
In the debate, he used a language that was more vernacular than formal, connecting with the audience on a personal level.
The vernacular of the community is rich with expressions and idioms unique to the area.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vernacular, such as: argot, binomial, brand name, colloquial, colloquialism, dialect, diminutive.

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