Vulgarizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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vulgarizer
[ ˈvʌlɡəraɪzər ]
language usage
A vulgarizer is a person or entity that makes something more common or base in terms of language or behavior. This term often implies the act of stripping away sophistication or nuance, leading to a broader, less refined form of communication. Vulgarizers can be seen in various media, where elevated ideas are presented in a manner that appeals to a wider, often less discerning audience. The term can also carry a negative connotation, suggesting that the quality of discourse is degraded.
Synonyms
dumb down, simplifier, trivializer.
Examples of usage
- The vulgarizer in the media simplified complex ideas.
- Critics labeled the show a vulgarizer of classical literature.
- The author's work was accused of being a vulgarizer of high art.
Translations
Translations of the word "vulgarizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vulgarizador
🇮🇳 वुल्गराइज़र
🇩🇪 Vulgärisierer
🇮🇩 vulgarizer
🇺🇦 вульгаризатор
🇵🇱 wulgaryzator
🇯🇵 バルガリゼーター
🇫🇷 vulgarisateur
🇪🇸 vulgarizador
🇹🇷 vulgarizer
🇰🇷 벌거리스 자
🇸🇦 مبتذل
🇨🇿 vulgarizátor
🇸🇰 vulgarizátor
🇨🇳 粗俗化者
🇸🇮 vulgarizator
🇮🇸 vulgarizer
🇰🇿 вульгаризатор
🇬🇪 ვულგარიზატორი
🇦🇿 vulgarizer
🇲🇽 vulgarizador
Etymology
The term 'vulgarizer' is derived from the root word 'vulgar', which comes from the Latin word 'vulgaris', meaning 'common' or 'of the crowd'. Historically, 'vulgar' was used in a neutral sense to describe languages spoken by the common populace, as opposed to 'literary' languages. However, over time, the word has acquired negative connotations, especially in discussions of art, culture, and intellect. The suffix '-izer', used to form verbs indicating to make, become or produce, adds the dimension of agency, suggesting that a vulgarizer actively takes part in the process of making something vulgar. This evolution in meaning reflects broader cultural attitudes towards communication, class distinctions, and the accessibility of knowledge.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,421, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.