local
Translation
local, regional
Examples
I buy vegetables from a local farm.
I buy vegetables from a local farm.
The local news is on at six.
The local news is on at six.
He is a local hero in our town.
He is a local hero in our town.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to a particular area or neighborhood. We went to a local pub.
Similar Words
Synonyms: regional, district; Antonyms: global, national
Etymology
From Latin 'locus' meaning 'place', so 'local' means relating to a place.
Memory Tips
Think of your 'local' coffee shop or store – the one that is near you.