---
title: "init(naturalLanguageQuery:)"
framework: mapkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "mapkit/mklocalsearch/request/init(naturallanguagequery:)"
---

# init(naturalLanguageQuery:)

Initializes and returns a local search request based on the provided string.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(naturalLanguageQuery: String)
```

## Parameters

- `naturalLanguageQuery`: A string containing the desired search item.

## See Also

### Initializing a natural language search request

- [init(naturalLanguageQuery:region:)](mapkit/mklocalsearch/request/init(naturallanguagequery:region:).md)