local 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of localnext
as in regional

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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
Corporate leaders possess invaluable skills—M&A, HR, digital marketing—to modernize these often-outdated businesses, transforming local shops into regional powerhouses. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Moon enters Gemini and your 3rd House of Communication, waking up texts, errands, meetings, and local conversations. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
But the Northeast is also seeing growth, as locals sponsor affordable housing developments and try to expand access to healthy food. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Nobu wants to return to that welcoming spirit of San Sebastián, opening this space for the enjoyment of locals who want to chat over coffee, toast with a cocktail, or enjoy some of the dishes available during the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 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
  • Since then, the missile has attracted close attention from defense planners around the world, particularly in the United States and among its regional allies, who have accelerated their own hypersonic weapons and missile-defense programmes.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Despite raising the alarm about the continent’s need for sovereign AI, Mensch is careful not to define Mistral as merely a regional champion, instead positioning the company as a global AI player.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of regional
Noun
  • Instead of relying solely on natural extracts, Reome works with biotech labs to recreate botanical molecules through processes like fermentation or plant cell cultures.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Jeyne Arryn doesn’t lock people in the dungeon but in sky cells.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • The New Jersey native was working through the process of rejoining the team per the source, although his status could change depending on future court rulings.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to his political pursuits, El-Sayed, a Michigan native raised by Egyptian immigrant parents, studied to be a doctor at Columbia University but didn’t pursue a traditional career in medicine.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • Groups backing Stevens spent more than $50 million, led by more than $30 million from AIPAC and its affiliates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • He will be assigned to the Royals’ Class A affiliate in Columbia.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • At 80, Smyrna resident Kay Braswell is still lacing up her hiking boots and setting out on adventures around the world.
    — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities have arrested and charged a Spokane resident with first-degree arson in one of the fires.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • But for Tran’s family, the arrest revisited a painful, complicated chapter of their lives.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This October, global K-pop sensation BTS will arrive in Santiago as part of their comeback world tour, marking the latest chapter in Latin America's growing embrace of Korean culture.
    — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter

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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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