Phrase guide

local color

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities; the collective customs, mannerisms, fashions, artwork, accents or traditions of an area.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: paikallisväri — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • French: couleur locale — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • German: Lokalkolorit — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • Japanese: 地域色 (chiikishoku) — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • Romanian: culoare locală — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • Russian: ме́стный колори́т (méstnyj kolorít) — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • Spanish: tipismo — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities
  • Vietnamese: bản sắc địa phương — aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities