Vernaculars

Definition

Plural of vernacular; the native dialects, languages, or modes of speech of ordinary people in a particular region or country, as opposed to formal or literary language.

Example Usage

The linguist studied the various vernaculars spoken throughout the rural provinces.

Origin

From Latin 'vernaculus' meaning domestic or indigenous, derived from 'verna' meaning slave born in the house.

Fun Fact

Dante's Divine Comedy was revolutionary for being written in Italian vernacular rather than Latin, helping establish local languages as worthy of literature.

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