adjective / noun
local
LOH-kul/ˈləʊkl/
Serving or belonging to the particular surrounding area.
The local baker hands bread to a nearby resident.
Etymology
Locus plus -alis gives “pertaining to a place.” The sense “limited to a particular place” connects this formation to today’s nearby area or community.
In context
a group of local people in the bonchana community have come together to welcome all new residents to the area
More examples
- The locals recommend a quiet beach outside town.
- Our union local meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
- We take the local because it stops at every station.
Forms
local · locals
locally adverb — In or near the surrounding area.
locality noun — A particular area, place, or neighborhood.