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Definition of local - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
regionrelating to a specific area or nearby place
- The local team won the championship.
2.
technologyTECH. connected directly to a particular computerTECH.
- The local printer is not responding.
3.
programmingTECH. having limited scope within a programTECH.
- This is a local variable in the function.
Noun
1.
residentperson living near a specific place
- The locals were friendly and welcoming.
2.
organizationbranch of a nationwide organization
- He joined the local to support workers' rights.
3.
- We met at the local for a drink.
4.
transportationRare UK train that stops at all stationsRare UK
- I took the local to reach my destination.
5.
community reportRare news item about the publication areaRare
- The local covered the community event.
6.
financeRare UK independent trader acting for themselvesRare UK
- The local made a significant profit today.
Images of local
train that stops at all stations
Expressions with local
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distinctive character of a location, shown in customs, food or mood
The street music gives the city its local flavor.
sports match between teams from the same area
The local derby between the two football clubs was intense.
person from a rural area
The big city folks laughed at the local yokel's accent.
distinctive traits or details showing a place's unique character
The novel's local color made the town feel real.
important people in a local area or community
The local bigwigs attended the charity event.
voters care most about local issues affecting them
During elections, candidates focus on local issues because all politics is local.
consider worldwide issues and take local action
To combat climate change, we must think global, act local.
distinctive features or atmosphere of a place
The novel captures the local colour of the small town.
official time in a specific region or area
The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM local time.
place or feature drawing visitors in an area
The museum is a popular local attraction.
class held within a local area
The local class meets every Tuesday at the community center.
unit in a local business or organization
She works in the local department of the retail chain.
distinctive taste or style of local cuisine
The restaurant captures the local flavour in every dish.
person admired for positive impact in a community
The firefighter was hailed as a local hero.
name used in a specific area
The local name for this dish is different in each village.
nearby branch providing postal services
I went to the local post office to send a package.
taxi service available in a particular locality
The local taxi is known for its prompt service.
train stopping at all stations on its route
The local train stops at every station on the line.
news about events in the area where the audience lives
I always read the local news before checking national stories.
food grown or made in the nearby area where it is sold
The restaurant buys most of its local produce from nearby farms.
in a small area like a town or community
Decisions are often made at a local level.
choose local products or services over non-local ones
Many people decide to go local to support their community.
administrative body governing a specific area
The local government passed new regulations to improve city safety..
tax imposed by local government
The city council increased the local tax to fund public services.
Origin of local
Latin, localis (pertaining to a place)
Terms with local included in their meaning
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civic building
building for local government offices
local government
relating to a local regional government or area
public power
institutions and practices that manage a nation, region or local group
business organization
local branch managing work in a specific region
banking
local office of a bank
local office
person in charge of a bank branch
business
person managing a local office of a company
community center
school serving as a community center for local events
local produce
market where local farmers sell fresh, seasonal products directly
transportation
vehicle for local milk delivery
local community
group of people and places making or enjoying music in an area
country-wide
government of a whole country as opposed to local governments
local area
area around a place within walking distance
local copy
digital audio or video file available for download
law enforcement
local government agency enforcing laws
local area
this area or region where we are now
community center
community building for local events
business
central office or most important local unit of an organization
travel
place where visitors get local advice, maps, and help with trips
place
local neighborhood or nearby area
organization
local branch of an organization
social
active participation in local groups projects or decisions that affect residents
local government
group elected to govern a local area
administration
administrative region with local government
Examples of local in a sentence
Local produce is sold at the farmer's market. The local network is down for maintenance. He saved the file on the local drive. The local scope prevents access from outside. Local variables are reset each time the function runs. A local offered to guide us through the town.
The locals gathered for the annual festival. The local organized a charity event for the community. She attended meetings at the local every month. Locals often gather at the local for quiz night. He invited us to the local for a farewell party. She missed the express and had to take the local. The local was delayed due to track maintenance. The local highlighted the mayor's speech. She read the local to stay informed about her town. A local bought shares just before the market closed. Locals often gather at the exchange to discuss trends.
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- French:local, habitant, ...
- German:örtlich, Einheimischer, ...
- Italian:locale, abitante, ...
- Spanish:local, vecino, ...
- Portuguese:local, residente, ...
- Chinese:当地的, 当地人, ...
- Japanese:地域の, 地元の人, ...
- Arabic:مَحَلِّيّ, مَحَلِّي, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוֹמִי, תוֹשָׁב מְקוֹמִי, ...
- Russian:местный, местный житель, ...
- Ukrainian:місцевий, місцевий житель, ...
- Hindi:स्थानीय, निवासी, ...
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