Local

/ˈloʊ.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who lives in a particular area or community.

As a local, she knows the best places to eat in town.

A community member with knowledge about the area.

The tour guide was a local who shared fascinating stories about the city's history.

adjective

Relating to a particular area or neighborhood.

The local bakery offers fresh bread every morning.

Belonging or restricted to a particular place or community.

We support local businesses by shopping at the farmers' market.

In computing, relating to a specific computer or device, as opposed to being distributed or accessed remotely.

I saved the file on my local drive instead of the cloud.

From Latin 'localis' meaning 'of a place'.

local news:

News that pertains to a specific area.

local authority:

An organization that is responsible for providing local services.

local time:

The time that is based on a specific geographical location.

A local person or resident in an area.

He's a local who knows all the best restaurants.

Referring to something that is familiar or typical of a specific area.

That event feels very local, it's got the community vibe.