Vulgarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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vulgarian
[ vuhl-geer-ee-uhn ]
derogatory term
A vulgarian is a person who is seen as lacking good manners, taste, or refinement. This term is often used to describe individuals who exhibit crudeness or coarseness, especially in their behavior or speech. It implies a disregard for social norms and an embrace of a more base or crude way of life.
Synonyms
boor, lout, oaf, philistine
Examples of usage
- The party was full of vulgarians behaving inappropriately.
- He prefers the company of intellectuals to that of vulgarians.
- Her comments revealed her inner vulgarian nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "vulgarian" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vulgariano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฒเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช vulgรคr
๐ฎ๐ฉ vulgarian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะปัะณะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wulgarny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใฌใชใขใณ
๐ซ๐ท vulgaire
๐ช๐ธ vulgar
๐น๐ท vulgari
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฌผ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุญุด
๐จ๐ฟ vulgรกrnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vulgรกrny
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒไฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vulgaren
๐ฎ๐ธ vulgur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒัะปัะณะฐัะฝัะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vulgar
๐ฒ๐ฝ vulgar
Etymology
The term 'vulgarian' originates from the Latin word 'vulgaris', which means 'common' or 'of the crowd'. It entered the English language in the early 20th century, signifying a person who adopts a style or behavior that is considered lacking in sophistication or good taste. The association with coarseness and rudeness points to the societal value placed on refinement and cultured behavior. As the 20th century progressed, the use of 'vulgarian' became more prominent in cultural discussions, especially in contexts where there was a contrast between high culture and lower, more common cultural expressions. The term is often used in art, literature, and social critique to delineate the boundaries between the 'refined' and the 'vulgar' in society.