local

[ˈləʊk(ə)l]

local Definition

  • 1belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, typically exclusively so
  • 2of or produced within a particular area or region
  • 3a person who lives in a particular area or neighborhood

Using local: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "local" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I always buy my produce from the local farmers' market.

  • Example

    The restaurant uses only local ingredients in their dishes.

  • Example

    The local residents are protesting against the construction of a new highway.

  • Example

    He is a well-known local artist.

local Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for local

Idioms Using local

  • at the level of a particular community or region

    Example

    The issue is being addressed on the local level by community leaders.

  • the cultural or social environment of a particular area or community

    Example

    He's been involved in the local music scene for years.

  • a derogatory term for someone who is perceived as unsophisticated or provincial

    Example

    The city slickers made fun of the local yokels at the county fair.

Phrases with local

  • the governing body of a municipality or county

    Example

    The local government is responsible for maintaining the roads and public services.

  • the time in a particular time zone or location

    Example

    What's the local time in New York right now?

  • a drug that numbs a specific part of the body, used to prevent pain during medical procedures

    Example

    The dentist gave me a local anaesthetic before filling my cavity.

Origins of local

from Latin 'locus', meaning 'place'

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Summary: local in Brief

The term 'local' [ˈləʊk(ə)l] refers to something belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood. It can describe people, products, or services, such as 'The restaurant uses only local ingredients in their dishes.' 'Local' extends into phrases like 'local government,' and idioms like 'the local scene,' denoting the cultural or social environment of a particular area or community.

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