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# init(localeIdentifier:)

Initializes a locale using a given locale identifier.

```
init(localeIdentifier string: String)
```

## Parameters

`string`

The identifier for the new locale.

## Return Value

The initialized locale.

## Discussion

This method is the designated initializer for this class.

## See Also

  [Internationalization and Localization Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPInternational/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000171i)

  [Data Formatting Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DataFormatting/DataFormatting.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000029i)


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