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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

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Slang Meanings

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.