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- pronunciation:
- lo
kl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or relating to a particular limited area such as a neighborhood or town.
This is a matter for the local police to handle rather than the state police.I went to one of the local doctors when I got sick on my vacation.Many people are not aware of issues involving the local government.- synonyms:
- homegrown
- antonyms:
- cosmopolitan, global, worldwide
- similar words:
- indigenous, municipal, native, parochial, provincial, regional, small-town
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definition 2: |
of or relating to one's own residential area.
We eat only local produce.
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definition 3: |
of or relating to a limited area in the body.
The surgery is simple and can be carried out under a local anesthetic.- antonyms:
- general
- similar words:
- limited, restricted, topical
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definition 4: |
making frequent stops within a limited area. (Cf. express.)
When we get into the city, we'll take a local bus to our street.- antonyms:
- express
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related words: |
public, state |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a vehicle of transport such as a bus or subway train that makes stops over short distances and travels within a confined area. (Cf. express.)
The local makes more stops than the express.- antonyms:
- express
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definition 2: |
one who resides within a particular area, especially for a long period of time.
Only the locals know where the best fishing spots are.The locals here are suspicious of outsiders.- antonyms:
- outsider, stranger
- similar words:
- native, neighbor, parishioner, townie, townsfolk, townsman, townspeople, townswoman
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definition 3: |
a local chapter of a trade union.
He attends regular meetings of the local.- synonyms:
- chapter
- similar words:
- branch
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related words: |
aborigine |
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