Local: meaning, definitions and examples

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local

 

[ หˆlษ™สŠk(ษ™)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

community

Belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood.

Synonyms

community, neighborhood, regional

Examples of usage

  • Local residents were concerned about the new construction project.
  • Supporting local businesses is important for the economy.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A person who lives in a particular area or neighborhood.

Synonyms

citizen, inhabitant, resident

Examples of usage

  • The locals were friendly and welcoming to tourists.
  • The restaurant is popular among locals for its authentic cuisine.

Translations

Translations of the word "local" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น local

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lokal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lokal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั†ะตะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lokalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒผใ‚ซใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท local

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ local

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์ปฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญstnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miestny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœฌๅœฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lokalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐbundinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€ะณั–ะปั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yerli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ local

Etymology

The word 'local' originated from the Late Latin word 'localis', meaning 'pertaining to a place'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to refer to things belonging to a particular place or neighborhood.

See also: locale, locales, localism, locality, localization, localize, localized, locals.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #244, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.