What is another word for Vulgar Latin?
Pronunciation: [vˈʌlɡə lˈatɪn] (IPA) 
Vulgar Latin was a colloquial version of the Latin language spoken by the common people in the Roman Empire. It is the ancestor of the Romance languages including Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Some synonyms for vulgar Latin include colloquial Latin, popular Latin, spoken Latin and low Latin. These terms describe the informal version of Latin used by the non-elite classes, which was distinct from the formal language used in literature and official documents. While vulgar Latin was not standardized, it allowed for greater communication and was a vital precursor to the diverse and beautiful languages that exist today.
