local

adjective
UK: /ˈləʊkəl/
US: /ˈloʊkəl/

  1. Relating to a particular area or neighborhood.

    1. We support local businesses. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local library offers many resources to the community members. [ ] [ ]

  2. From or connected with the particular place that you are in.

    1. I bought local honey at the market. [ ] [ ]
    2. The authorities are investigating a local man regarding the incident. [ ] [ ]

  3. Affecting only one part of the body.

    1. He received local anesthesia for the procedure. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor applied a local treatment to reduce the swelling in his knee. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regional nearby domestic native
local noun

  1. A person who lives in a particular place.

    1. The locals are very friendly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The festival attracts both tourists and locals every year. [ ] [ ]
local adverb

  1. In or to a specific or nearby place.

    1. Think globally, act local. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can't find a job? Act local, search every company in your area. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "local" in English means: Relating to a particular area or neighborhood., From or connected with the particular place that you are in., Affecting only one part of the body..

The phonetic transcription of "local" is /ˈləʊkəl/ in British English and /ˈloʊkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "local": regional, nearby, domestic, native.

Example usage of "local": "We support local businesses.". More examples on the page.