Vulgate

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌlɡət/

Vulgate (noun)

  1. a version of a text written in the everyday language of ordinary people
  2. a Latin translation of the Bible used by the Roman Catholic Church

Examples

  • The novel was translated into the vulgate for wider accessibility.
  • He prefers reading the vulgate to understand the text better.

Common collocations: translate into vulgate, read the vulgate, study the Vulgate, read from the Vulgate

Synonyms of Vulgate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Vulgate

  • when discussing texts intended for a select few