Local
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈləʊ.kəl/
US
/ˈloʊ.kəl/
Definition
(adj) : From or near a place.
(n) : People who live in a place.
(n) : People who live in a place.
Example
"(adj) : We bought fruit from a local shop."
"(adj) : Many people prefer local products because they are fresh and support nearby businesses."
"(n) : The locals helped us find the bus stop when we got lost."
Explanation
Local describes something close to where you live, or something that belongs to your town or area. For example, the local shop is very friendly. It can also refer to people or things from the same area, like the locals welcomed them warmly. People use “local” to talk about nearby food, events, places, or businesses, meaning they are not from far away.