local 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of localnext
as in regional

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Relevance

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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
Charging stations have been defaced and burned too, and local Tesla dealerships have been picketed, including this weekend in Burbank. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025 Stay tuned to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for continuous updates on tornado watches and warnings. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Listen to this article Tortuga Music Festival on Monday put single-day tickets on sale — good economic news for locals with jobs and others unable to attend all three days of the annual country music jam, which rolls out April 4-6 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025 The factory, which is on a light-industrial estate half an hour from the city center, employs hundreds of locals who are trained in specialized skills, including evaluating and cutting hides. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for local
Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
  1. regional
  2. cell
  3. native
  4. affiliate
  5. chapter
Adjective
  • The lessons from Microsoft extend beyond corporate settings to regional economic strategies as well.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s the complete schedule for Tuesday’s regional finals.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of regional
Noun
  • These protect cells from damage that may otherwise lead to disease.22 Studies show that drinking hibiscus tea could help lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and reduce blood sugar.23 Hibiscus tea is caffeine-free, so it can be used as a coffee replacement day or night. 12.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Read Next National Inmate was left to die in cell in ‘real-life nightmare,’ suit says.
    — Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of cell
Noun
  • The California native held a lead for the entire final round on Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational before Russell Henley hawked him down with an incredible chip-in eagle on the par-5 16th hole, erasing a three-shot deficit in the final four holes to win his biggest career title.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • After two strong seasons at SMU, the Miami native is preparing for the NFL draft.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of native
Noun
  • The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • When a customer clicks on one of these links and makes a purchase, the affiliate earns a commission. ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • The Ukrainian combat medic disappeared aged 33 in Mariupol, the eastern Ukrainian city that was then under siege in one of the bloodiest chapters in the Russian war against Ukraine.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
  • And even though the refs reset the clock to 0.4 seconds, requiring someone to tip away Maryland’s desperation pass to close it out, add another chapter to the continuing story of fantastic finishes in March.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of chapter

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