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locale

|lo-cale|

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/loʊˈkæl/

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/ləʊˈkæl/

specific place

Etymology

Etymology Information

'locale' originates from French, specifically the word 'local,' where 'local' meant 'pertaining to a place.'

Historical Evolution

'local' transformed into the English word 'locale' to specify a particular place or setting.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specific place or location.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a place or location, especially with reference to events or circumstances connected with it.

The movie was set in a picturesque locale in Italy.

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