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In simple words: Something related to a particular area or community.
Local in a sentence
- **local people/residents/businesses**
- members of the **local community**
- the **local police**
- **local elections**
- A local man was accused of the murder.
- Our children go to the **local school**.
- a **local newspaper** *(= one that gives local news)*
- decisions made **at the local level**
- It was difficult to understand the local dialect.
- Her tooth was extracted under **local anaesthetic**.
How to use Local
Use 'local' to describe people, businesses, or things specific to a town or area. Avoid in formal contexts when a more specific term is needed.
Grammar pattern
local + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'local' as a 'lighthouse' guiding you to nearby places.
Related words
Collocations with Local
- local business
- local government
- local culture
- local news
Common mistakes with Local
- Confusing 'local' with 'locale', which refers to a place or setting.
- Using 'local' as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Incorrectly using 'locals' to refer to all visitors in an area.
Local appears in
Local in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
محلي
شيء يتعلق بمنطقة أو مجتمع معين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্থানীয়
কোনো নির্দিষ্ট এলাকা বা সম্প্রদায়ের সাথে সম্পর্কিত কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Lokal
Etwas, das sich auf eine bestimmte Gegend oder Gemeinschaft bezieht.
- SpanishEspañol
Local
Algo relacionado con un área o comunidad particular.
- Persianفارسی
محلی، بومی، موضعی
چیزی که مربوط به یه منطقه یا جامعه خاصه.
- FrenchFrançais
Local
Quelque chose qui a un rapport avec une zone ou une communauté spécifique.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्थानीय
किसी खास इलाके या समुदाय से जुड़ी कोई चीज़।
- ItalianItaliano
Locale, locale, locale
Qualcosa che riguarda una particolare area o comunità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Local
Algo relacionado a uma área ou comunidade específica.
- RussianРусский
Местный, локальный
Что-то, связанное с определенным районом или сообществом.
- Urduاردو
مقامی، مقامی، مقامی
کسی خاص علاقے یا کمیونٹی سے متعلق کوئی چیز۔
- Chinese中文
本地的
与特定区域或社区相关的事物。
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Frequently asked questions about Local
What does Local mean?
Something related to a particular area or community.
What is the definition of Local?
belonging to or connected with the particular place or area that you are talking about or with the place where you live
How do you use Local in a sentence?
**local people/residents/businesses**
Can you give another example of Local?
members of the **local community**
What are synonyms for Local?
Common alternatives include community, regional, nearby, domestic.
What is the opposite of Local?
Opposite meanings include global, foreign.
What words go with Local?
It commonly pairs with local business, local government, local culture, local news.
What are common mistakes when using Local?
Confusing 'local' with 'locale', which refers to a place or setting. Using 'local' as a verb instead of an adjective. Incorrectly using 'locals' to refer to all visitors in an area.
How do you pronounce Local?
US: /["/ˈləʊkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈləʊkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Local?
Use 'local' to describe people, businesses, or things specific to a town or area. Avoid in formal contexts when a more specific term is needed.
What CEFR level is Local?
"Local" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.