Looking for the meaning of the word LOCAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOCAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Local
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from late Latin localis, from Latin locus ‘place’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈləʊkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating or restricted to a particular area or one's neighbourhood
Short Definition:relating or restricted to area
Examples:- researching local history
- the local post office
Definition:
(in technical use) relating to a particular region or part, or to each of any number of these
Short Definition:relating to region or part
Examples:- a local infection
- migration can regulate the local density of animals
Word: Local
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈləʊkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an inhabitant of a particular area or neighbourhood
Short Definition:inhabitant of particular area
Examples:- the street was full of locals and tourists
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