Ng> A geopolitical place or area, especially iN the coNtext of coNfiguriNg aNoperatiNg system or {applicatioN program} with its {character sets}, date aNd time formats, curreNcy formats etc. Locales are sigNificaNt for iNterNatioNalisatioN aNd localisatioN. (1999-06-09)