Locale: meaning, definitions and examples
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locale
[ ˈləʊkɑːl ]
language
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The French locale of Quebec
- The local dialect is slowly disappearing.
- Each region has its own unique locale.
computing
A set of parameters that defines the user's language, region, and cultural preferences.
Synonyms
configuration, preferences, settings
Examples of usage
- The software uses the locale settings to display dates and currency.
Translations
Translations of the word "locale" in other languages:
🇵🇹 local
- região
- localidade
🇮🇳 स्थान
- क्षेत्र
- क्षेत्रीय भाषा
🇩🇪 Ort
- Region
- Gebiet
🇮🇩 lokasi
- daerah
- wilayah
🇺🇦 місце
- регіон
- місцевість
🇵🇱 miejsce
- region
- lokalizacja
🇯🇵 場所 (ばしょ)
- 地域 (ちいき)
- ロケール
🇫🇷 lieu
- région
- localité
🇪🇸 lugar
- región
- localidad
🇹🇷 yer
- bölge
- yerel dil
🇰🇷 장소
- 지역
- 로케일
🇸🇦 مكان
- منطقة
- لغة محلية
🇨🇿 místo
- region
- lokalita
🇸🇰 miesto
- región
- lokalita
🇨🇳 地点 (dìdiǎn)
- 区域 (qūyù)
- 本地 (běndì)
🇸🇮 mesto
- regija
- lokaliteta
🇮🇸 staður
- svæði
- staðbundið tungumál
🇰🇿 орын
- аймақ
- жергілікті тіл
🇬🇪 ადგილი
- რეგიონი
- ლოკალური ენა
🇦🇿 yer
- bölgə
- yerli dil
🇲🇽 lugar
- región
- localidad
Word origin
The word 'locale' originated from the Latin word 'locālis' which means 'pertaining to a place'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a specific geographical area or a set of parameters defining cultural preferences. In computing, the term 'locale' became associated with language and regional settings, reflecting the user's preferences. The concept of locale has been essential in both linguistic and technological contexts, highlighting the importance of cultural specificity and customization.
See also: local, locales, localism, locality, localization, localize, localized, locals.