Synonyms of local

local 1 of 2

adjective

as in regional

Related Words

• regional
• indigenous
• domestic
• endemic
• native
• aboriginal
• autochthonous
• born
• original

Dissimilar Words

• foreign
• introduced
• exotic
• alien
• nonnative
• strange
• nonindigenous
• immigrant
• expatriate
• imported
• transplanted

local

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cell
• affiliate
• chapter
• branch
• council
• wing
• arm
• division
• offshoot
• post
• lodge
• subchapter

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• native
• resident
• inhabitant
• localite
• resider
• year-rounder
• townie
• occupant
• habitant
• dweller
• denizen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traveler
• excursionist
• sightseer
• vacationist
• vacationer
• holidayer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of local

Adjective

For one, the project will generate all its own power, and therefore not raise electricity costs for other consumers on the local grid. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The Los Angeles Fire Department transported the minor to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Noun

But for locals, daily life has also been met with the distinctive scent of roasted peanuts, wafting from a Jif production plant that gives Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory a run for its money. — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Now, more than 70 Texas locals are taking those concerns to court. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026