MLA

n. Stands for Member of the Legislative Assembly. This is a person elected to represent their local area in a regional government, common in Canada, India, and Northern Ireland.

n. Abbreviation for Member of the Legislative Assembly. A title used for an elected representative in subnational or regional legislatures in various Commonwealth jurisdictions.

“The local MLA promised to improve the roads in our district before the next election.”

“The MLA for Belfast South addressed the assembly regarding the proposed changes to regional healthcare funding.”

Formal · British English

n. Stands for Modern Language Association. It is a set of rules for how to format essays and list your sources, mostly used in literature and language studies.

n. Abbreviation for Modern Language Association. Refers specifically to the MLA Style Manual used for formatting manuscripts and citing sources in the humanities.

“My professor asked us to write our final essay using MLA format.”

“The student struggled to correctly format the bibliography according to the latest MLA guidelines for digital sources.”

Academic · American English

n. Stands for Master of Landscape Architecture. It is an advanced university degree for people who design outdoor spaces like parks and gardens.

n. Abbreviation for Master of Landscape Architecture. A professional postgraduate degree focusing on the design and planning of outdoor environments.

“After finishing her MLA, she started working for a firm that designs city parks.”

“Candidates for the senior designer position are required to hold an MLA from an accredited institution.”

Technical · Formal