local
Meaning: Relating to a particular place or area nearby; a person who lives in an area
Local describes something belonging to a specific area ('local news', 'local government') or nearby ('local shop'). As a noun, 'a local' is someone who lives in the area, or informally, a nearby pub ('my local'). 'Locally' is the adverb form. 'Locals' means the people who live somewhere.
Examples
- We prefer to buy local produce whenever possible. 我们尽可能购买当地产品。Preferimos comprar productos locales siempre que sea posible.できる限り地元の農産物を買うようにしています。가능하면 지역 농산물을 사는 것을 선호합니다.
- The local pub does excellent fish and chips. 当地的酒吧做的炸鱼薯条非常棒。El pub local hace excelente fish and chips.地元のパブは素晴らしいフィッシュアンドチップスを出します。동네 펍에서 훌륭한 피시앤칩스를 합니다.
- Ask one of the locals for directions—they'll know the area. 问问当地人怎么走——他们了解这个地区。Pregunta a alguno de los locales por direcciones—conocerán la zona.地元の人に道を聞いてください—この辺りをよく知っていますから。현지 주민에게 길을 물어보세요—이 지역을 잘 알 겁니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin 'localis' meaning 'belonging to a place', from Latin 'locus' (a place). The same root gives us 'locate', 'location', 'locomotive' (moving from place to place), and 'allocate' (assign to a place). The British pub sense of 'my local' dates from the mid-20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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