local

¹lo·cal

adj \ˈlō-kəl\

Definition of LOCAL

1

: characterized by or relating to position in space : having a definite spatial form or location

2

a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular place : not general or widespread b : of, relating to, or applicable to part of a whole

3

a : primarily serving the needs of a particular limited district b of a public conveyance : making all the stops on a route

4

: involving or affecting only a restricted part of the organism : topical <a local anesthetic>

5

: of or relating to telephone communication within a specified area

Examples of LOCAL

1. We had dinner at a local restaurant.
2. The police have arrested a local man for the crime.
3. This is a local shop for local people: we don't get many outsiders here.
4. She took the local bus.

Origin of LOCAL

Middle English localle, from Late Latin localis, from Latin locus place — more at stall

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with LOCAL

focal, socle, vocal, yokel