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Synonyms & Antonyms of local
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in regional
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local
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of local (Entry 2 of 2)
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 for local
- localite,
- native,
- townie
- (or towny),
- year-rounder
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of local was in the 15th century
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