local

Coming from, happening in, or belonging to the area near you.

• We buy local fruit.
• The local school needs more teachers.
• She reads the local newspaper every day.

Similar words: nearby

Common phrases: local shop, local people, local produce, local hospital

Belonging to a family or people originally from a particular place.

• She comes from a local Hawaiian family.
• The local population has preserved its ancestral language.
• Many local families trace their roots to the islands.

Similar words: native, indigenous

Common phrases: local population, local families, local community

A person who lives in the place being discussed.

• Ask a local for directions.
• The locals were very friendly.
• Are you a local or a visitor?

Similar words: resident, inhabitant

Opposites: outsider

Common phrases: ask a local, friendly local, local from somewhere

A pub near your home that you visit regularly.

• We met at my local.
• His local serves excellent beer.
• Shall we have a drink at the local?

Similar words: pub

Common phrases: my local, at the local, visit your local

A branch of a larger organization, especially a workers’ union, serving a particular area.

• Our local represents hospital workers.
• She was elected president of the local.
• Three locals voted to support the strike.

Similar words: branch, chapter

Common phrases: union local, join a local, local of something

In or from the area near where you live or work.

• We try to buy local.
• She prefers to shop local.
• Eat local to support nearby farmers.

Similar words: locally

Common phrases: buy local, shop local, eat local