Meaning & Definition of Local in English
English⟶
Local
/loʊkəl/
noun
1. Public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops
- "The local seemed to take forever to get to new york"
synonym:
- local
2. Anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body
synonym:
- local anesthetic,
- local anaesthetic,
- local,
- topical anesthetic,
- topical anaesthetic
adjective
1. Relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
- "Local taxes"
- "Local authorities"
synonym:
- local
2. Of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood
- "Local customs"
- "Local schools"
- "The local citizens"
- "A local point of view"
- "Local outbreaks of flu"
- "A local bus line"
synonym:
- local
3. Affecting only a restricted part or area of the body
- "Local anesthesia"
synonym:
- local
Examples of using
Are local trains included on this schedule?
Today I hooked my trailer up to my car, filled it with rubbish and took a very full load to the local rubbish dump.
Harry works part-time at the local supermarket.