<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The Latin version of the Bible, prepared chiefly by Saint Jerome at the end of the 4th century A.D., and used as the authorized version of the Roman Catholic Church.</li><li>(lowercase) Any commonly recognized text or version of a work.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of or relating to the Vulgate.</li><li>(lowercase) Commonly used or accepted; common.</li></ul>