Question

what does vernacular mean? why did British used this term in colonial Countries like india​

Answer 1

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Meaning: the form of a language that a particular group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations

In conical countries like India, the british used the term to mark the diffrence between the local languages of everyday use (Hindi) and English

Answer 2

Answer:

The term Vernacular’ refers to a local language or dialect as distinct from what is known as the standard language.

In colonial countries like India, the British used this term to mark the difference between the local languages of everyday use and English, the language of the imperial masters.