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local

[loh-kuhl] / ˈloʊ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
of a community, restricted to immediate area
Synonyms
STRONGEST
provincial regional
STRONG
district limited narrow neighborhood parish sectarian sectional territorial town vernacular
WEAK
bounded civic confined divisional geographical insular legendary parochial small-town
Antonyms
STRONG
broad broad-minded liberal unrestricted
WEAK
foreign nonnative
NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
Synonyms
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resident
STRONG
character inhabitant native
Antonyms
WEAK
alien foreigner nonnative

Example Sentences

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Beyond that, Fix said “it’s not cheap but it’s worth it” to get a local mechanic to inspect the car for some peace of mind.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

They vented angrily about what they saw as the inaction of local authorities and called for California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Two others with serious injuries and 23 with minor injuries were sent to the local hospital, it said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"Where is the money?" supporters of Magyar's party, Tisza, thundered in unison, referring to accusations against local Fidesz politicians over millions of euros of public funds that have gone missing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Frustrated with the lack of progress, his mother called him home to Marion to see the local doctor.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson