also: バナキュラー
na-adjective, noun
Used especially in architecture and design to describe local, traditional, or non-academic styles. Also appears in linguistics and cultural studies.
この地域のヴァナキュラーな建築様式は、気候に適応している。
The vernacular architectural style of this region is adapted to the climate.
彼はヴァナキュラー音楽の研究で知られている。
He is known for his research on vernacular music.
Loanword from English 'vernacular', ultimately from Latin 'vernaculus' meaning 'domestic, native'.