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# language

The language to use for the lookup.

```
language?: string;
```

## Discussion

A language ID that determines the language for the lookup results. For example, `en-US` for U.S. English. If you set it, this option overrides the language you provide in the [`PlaceLookup`](/documentation/MapKitJS/PlaceLookup) constructor.

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