local 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of localnext
as in regional

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local

2 of 2

noun

1
as in cell
a local unit of an organization the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

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2
as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food

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Recent Examples of local
Adjective
And the knock out dish is the tomato pasta which features a selection of local grown tomatoes prepared a number of ways, all cooked with al dente spaghetti. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Today, just as the Estonian film industry is not only Estonian but very international and focuses on co-productions, PÖFF together with Baltic Event is no longer simply a local festival. — Annika Pham, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
Video shows teams of workers yanking ropes to ferry locals who were stranded on an embankment flanked by a flooded river. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 This has made the spot a destination for locals searching for a secluded spot to have a bonfire with a view. — Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for local
Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
  1. regional
  2. cell
  3. native
  4. affiliate
  5. resident
  6. chapter
Adjective
  • The bullish India outlook comes as weakness in Chinese consumer confidence weighs on Hilton’s regional performance.
    — Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The office will work with Purple’s international network to deliver both regional and global campaigns for the world’s leading luxury, fashion, beauty, hospitality, lifestyle and cultural brands.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of regional
Noun
  • From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This can lead to the loss of brain cells and contribute to memory and thinking problems, added Johnson.
    — Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • Now, the Miami Gardens native is bringing that same drive to technology, creating opportunities for the community through Tech Tuesdays.
    — Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Kentucky native said Parton lived out her beliefs through compassion and generosity, even though some were critical of her glamorous image.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • As the affiliate industry grows, particularly for fashion brands and beauty brands which increasingly route a growing share of sales through such links, the answer is getting harder to parse.
    — Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • He was designated for assignment by the Mets in late April and played 16 games for Baltimore’s Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk before being released on June 12.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • His death ignited anger in a small town where tensions between Black residents and the police have boiled over in recent years.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The past month has brought a whirlwind of residents crowding into city council and planning and zoning meetings as a legal battle brews between the Lakes at Marshall Ridge Homeowners Association, the city of Keller and the town of Westlake.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • Could the next chapter of Michelin be defined not by how much a meal costs, but by how creatively restaurants can give diners different ways, and different price points, to experience the world’s best restaurants?
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • More than 6,000 chapter members have received emails with online ballots.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter

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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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