Vernacular
(noun)
- The everyday language spoken by people in a particular country or region.
- A style of language or architecture that is characteristic of a particular country or region.
Origin:
From the latin word vernaculus, meaning native or domestic.
Examples:
- The novel was written in the vernacular of the author's home country.
- The children were taught to read and write in the vernacular of their community.
- The vernacular architecture of the region was heavily influenced by traditional building techniques.
- The vernacular of the internet has its own unique slang and jargon.
- The poet's vernacular was rich and colorful, capturing the essence of the culture.