VERNACULARISM Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word vernacularism. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for VERNACULARISM
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colloquialism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech | ||||||||
dialect | nounn | |||||||
noun • the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people | ||||||||
idiom | nounn | |||||||
noun • a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language • the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people • the style of a particular artist or school or movement • an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up | ||||||||
jargon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) • a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon • specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject | ||||||||
regionalism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region • a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas • loyalty to the interests of a particular region | ||||||||
slang | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language |