local

Definitions


[ˈləʊkl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating or restricted to a particular area or one's neighbourhood
(e.g: researching local history)

- (in technical use) relating to a particular region or part, or to each of any number of these
(e.g: a local infection)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin localis, from Latin locus ‘place’


[ˈləʊkl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an inhabitant of a particular area or neighbourhood
(e.g: the street was full of locals and tourists)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin localis, from Latin locus ‘place’




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