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locale

Metadata that selects the language, regional variant, and presentation conventions for a localized Go glossary.

A locale identifies the language, regional variant, and related conventions used for localized content. In a Go glossary, it helps determine which terminology is appropriate for a particular language and region.

A locale can affect language selection, script, number and date formatting, and other regional presentation rules. It is not itself a Go rule, move, tactic, strategy, or opening; it is metadata used to select a localized glossary version.

Language and locale are related but not identical. One language may have multiple regional locales, while one locale may also specify a particular script or regional formatting conventions.