locale
UK: ləʊˈkɑːl | US: loʊˈkæl
n. a place or locality, especially with reference to events or circumstances associated with it
n. (computing) a set of parameters that defines the user's language, region, and cultural preferences
The word locale originates from the French local (same meaning), which itself derives from the Latin locus ("place"). The suffix -ale was added in French to form a noun indicating a specific place or setting. Over time, locale entered English in the 18th century, retaining its focus on a particular place or context. The computing sense emerged later, reflecting the adaptation of the term to describe language and cultural settings in software.
The film's locale was a small coastal village in Italy.
The software allows users to adjust their locale settings for date and currency formats.
The novel vividly describes the locale of 19th-century London.
The conference organizers chose a tropical locale for the event.
The game adapts its dialogue based on the player's locale.