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The definition of local

11 Definitions of: local

    1. adjective, characteristic of or associated with a particular locality or area
    2. adjective, of, concerned with, or relating to a particular place or point in space
    3. adjective, med of, affecting, or confined to a limited area or part. Compare general, systemic
    4. adjective, (of a train, bus, etc) stopping at all stations or stops
    5. noun, a train, bus, etc, that stops at all stations or stops
    6. noun, an inhabitant of a specified locality
    7. noun, a pub close to one's home or place of work
    8. noun, med. short for local anaesthetic
    9. noun, an item of local interest in a newspaper
    10. noun, a local or regional branch of an association
    11. noun, a telephone extension
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Synonyms: community, resident, native, inhabitant, character (informal), district, regional, provincial, parish, neighbourhood And more...
 

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