local 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of localnext
as in regional

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2 of 2

noun

1
as in cell
a local unit of an organization the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

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2
as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food

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Recent Examples of local
Adjective
Belden House & Mews was done in collaboration with Champalimaud Design – owned by Anthony’s mom, Alexandra Champalimaud, architects, landscape architects and local artisans and businesses. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 The Virgo Moon moves through your 3rd House of Communication, sharpening your attention to words, timing, errands, and local conversations. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
And locals have grown frustrated by the town council’s focus on developing the seaside promenade while ignoring the flotsam townside right next to it. — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 This has not come without opposition from locals in Ypsilanti. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for local
Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
  1. regional
  2. cell
  3. native
  4. affiliate
  5. resident
  6. chapter
Adjective
  • On January 29, 2025, 67 people died when an Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission and American Airlines regional jet landing at the airport collided over the Potomac River.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • To maintain our high quality of life and economic prosperity, these regional systems — our infrastructure, land use patterns, energy grid and more — will require strong regional coordination, alignment and investment.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of regional
Noun
  • Chemical signals then travel between the colonies, allowing the cells to process information and perform logic operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In essence, these medications – known as PDE-5 inhibitors – work by preventing the breakdown of a signaling molecule, which in turn helps relax smooth muscle cells and dilate blood vessels.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • The news comes months after the Pittsburgh-area native experienced a medical emergency in space in January, cutting short the mission for him and three other astronauts.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Boston native and longtime Red Sox veteran has reinvented himself repeatedly, becoming one of the most unusual longevity stories of his generation.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • Kubasik, who has served as CEO since 2021, resigned from the L3Harris board and all of its subsidiaries and affiliates.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Panettiere was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment complex Sunday afternoon, CNN affiliate WHNS reported, citing local police.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • The decision comes a year after a controversy in Greers Ferry over a license plate reader camera that two residents said violated their privacy.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Arulampalam, who knew nothing of the campaign, received complaints from residents Monday and on Tuesday the citation was given with orders to clean up.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • The California chapter denies the allegation and said its opposition to the bill is rooted in concerns about property rights and cultural preservation.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • August is the month for many of our county and state 4-H fairs, and much livestock has a concluding chapter at a local butcher.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter

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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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