Definition

A person who makes something less refined or more common, often by simplifying complex ideas or language.

Example

The vulgarizer turned the academic text into a version that was easier for the general public to understand.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new show everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I watched the first episode, but I think it's a bit of a vulgarizer.

I felt the same way; it seems to dumb down a lot of great ideas.

Totally, I prefer shows that challenge my thinking instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vulgarizer → It is formed from "vulgaris" (from Latin, meaning common or ordinary) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specified action). The word "vulgarizer" refers to a person who makes something common or accessible to the general public.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making something 'common' or 'ordinary' ('vulgaris') for everyone to understand — that's what a vulgarizer does.

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