Local /ˈləʊkl̩/

The meaning and definition of Local, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A person who lives near a given place.
“It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists.”
A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.
“I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6.”

adjective

From or in a nearby location.
“We prefer local produce.”
(of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only being accessible within a certain portion of a program.

adverb

In the local area; within a city, state, country, etc.
“It's never been more important to buy local.”

Synonyms stopper topical

Antonyms express fast global

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Local /ˈləʊkl̩/

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