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on-location

|on/lo/ca/tion|

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/ɒn loʊˈkeɪʃən/

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/ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃən/

real-world shooting

Etymology
Etymology Information

'on-location' originates from the English words 'on' and 'location,' where 'on' meant 'in a state of' and 'location' referred to 'a particular place or position.'

Historical Evolution

'on-location' evolved from the phrase 'on location,' which was used in the film industry to describe shooting outside a studio.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'at a specific place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shooting at a real-world location.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to a film, television, or photography shoot that takes place at a real-world location rather than in a studio.

The movie was shot on-location in the bustling streets of New York City.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 23:33