vulgo
- noun
- /ˈvʌlɡoʊ/
- Archaic
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vulgo
- This is particularly striking in the context of 1874, when Alarcon, like so many writers, terribly frightened by social unrest, was given to bitter diatribes against el vulgo or la plebe.
Examples
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Dian Pox shows that Lope's ambivalence toward the vulgo is evident in his negative characterizations of peasants.
Academic text (1992) -
If ultimately in Fuenteovejuna Lope creates his most positive portrayal of the Spanish peasantry, that favorable reception of the vulgo may result to some extent from the manner in which speech and writing are treated in the context of the play.
Academic text (1992) -
That his own actions should now be at the mercy of the reading "vulgo" is most unsettling.
Academic text (2002) -
The poet often wrote about the challenges faced by the vulgo, illustrating their struggles in a way that resonated with many readers.
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In the distant past, the opinions of the vulgo were often ignored by the ruling class, leading to widespread discontent.
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Historical texts frequently reveal how the vulgo influenced cultural norms and societal changes over time.
Synonyms
184
3.0
The large group of ordinary people in a society
16
1.3
People who are not rich or powerful
15
5.6
A large group of ordinary people in a society
4
9.0
People in a society who are not rich or powerful
2
2.3
Ordinary people in a society who are not rich or powerful
1
7.2
Ordinary people who are not nobles or rulers
1
9.9
Ordinary people often seen as not cultured
The people of a community as a whole
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vulgo as a noun comes from the Latin vulgus, 'the crowd' or 'the people', and simply means the common people or the masses. That's why vulgo refers to ordinary people rather than leaders or experts.