local

/ˈloʊkəl/
noun
  1. A person who lives in a particular area or neighborhood.
    • The locals were friendly and gave us directions.
    • She asked a local for restaurant recommendations.
    • Only locals know about the best hiking trails.
  2. A pub or bar that is near someone's home and that they visit regularly.
    • The local was crowded with people watching the game.
    • They met at the local every Friday evening.
    • He stopped by his local for a drink after work.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to a particular place or area, especially the one where you live or are located.
    • She works at the local hospital.
    • The local news reported on the school's fundraiser.
    • We buy our vegetables from the local farmers' market.
  2. Affecting or limited to a specific part of the body.
    • Local swelling occurred around the insect bite.
    • The cream provides local relief for muscle pain.
    • The doctor gave him a local injection to numb his finger.
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