word
vernacular
ver-NAK-yoo-ler
vərˈnækjʊlərListen
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Syllable breakdown
vernacular
Dictionary meaning
In architecture, a style using local materials and traditional design without formal training; also, everyday language.
History and origin
Latin — 'vernaculus' (domestic, native).
Examples
- The new community centre drew on vernacular architecture — stone walls, thatched accents, local craft.
Common mispronunciations
ver-NAK-uh-lerVER-nak-yoo-ler
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