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
There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web. — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Police had said there were multiple victims, including at least two who were taken to a local hospital. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
The search for the small pup has rallied locals and tourists visiting the area. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Growing tensions between tourists and locals hit a boiling point in Spain recently as hundreds of thousands of residents flooded the streets of Barcelona, Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest skyrocketing housing costs. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 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
  • According to promoter Live Nation, the European leg broke several regional records, including the fastest-selling rap show in Greece and the biggest arena sales for a rap artist in Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The broader Spanish presence also includes independent stands from Atresmedia Sales, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Movistar Plus International, RTVE Commercial and The Mediapro Studio, alongside regional umbrellas Basque Audiovisual and Catalan Films.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of regional
Noun
  • Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease.
    — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Whole wheat toast offers measurable amounts of selenium and manganese, micronutrients that support reproduction and protect against cell damage.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • The Jessieville native serves as a youth cross-country and track coach and as a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Toward the song’s end, Maines addresses Buddy Holly, another Lubbock native whom locals cast aside.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • Personal loans are available through our affiliate, Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS#227977) and are originated by Cross River Bank, Delaware Branch, an equal housing lender.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Footage taken from an overhead drone by NBC affiliate WBBH shows a bare layer of roof across three buildings that are part of the sprawling hotel property.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • Thirty-three years later, the building was converted into the Calistoga Hospital (where many notable Napa residents were born) until its closure in 1964.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Yet despite the construction boom and falling rents, Pew noted that housing gaps remain even larger for lower-income residents, especially those hoping to buy a home.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • The working group of administrators and Greek life representatives created action plans for each chapter to resume operations in fall 2018 based on a blind review of their previous four years.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Seeing a few chapters out of context is not going to deliver the same thrill as cracking open the new book and reading as the author intended.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chapter

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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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