local
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adjective \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
See Examples of LOCAL
- We had dinner at a local restaurant.
- The police have arrested a local man for the crime.
- This is a local shop for local people: we don't get many outsiders here.
- 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
2local
nounDefinition of LOCAL
: a local person or thing: as a : a local public conveyance (as a train or an elevator) b : a local or particular branch, lodge, or chapter of an organization (as a labor union) c British : a nearby or neighborhood pub
Examples of LOCAL
- He's the president of the union local at the factory.
- <the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union>
First Known Use of LOCAL
circa 1824
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