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local

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1 a local unit of an organization

the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamstersʼ Union

Synonyms of local

affiliate, branch, cell, chapter, council

Words Related to local

arm, division, wing

offshoot, subchapter

2 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

Synonyms of local

localite, native, townie (or towny), year-rounder

Words Related to local

denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, occupant, resident, resider

Near Antonyms of local

excursionist, sightseer, traveler (or traveller)

holidayer, vacationer, vacationist

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