/ˈləʊkl/
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Translation
In or near the place where you live.
Word origin
From Latin localis, from locus, a place.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- locus
- English cognates
- location, locate
Examples
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The local shop is the one near your home.
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"Local" comes before the noun it describes.
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Local news is news about your own town.
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