English Explanatory Dictionary

Vulgate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A particular Latin translation of the Bible made by Saint Jerome in the late 4th century CE.
adj
  1. Made common, published for common use.
  2. In or pertaining to the common version or edition.
noun
  1. The language of a people, especially the commoners.
  2. A common version or edition.
verb
  1. To publish, spread, promulgate to the people.

Pronunciation

/ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ /ˈvʌlɡət/ /vʌlˈɡeɪt/

Word forms

Vulgate the Vulgate more vulgate most vulgate vulgates vulgating vulgated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Vulgāta.

Synonyms

vulgarized vernacular vulgar

Related words

vulgation
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