Local meaning

What does “local” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“local” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops.

local

noun

public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops
“the local seemed to take forever to get to New York”
Oppositesexpress
anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body
Synonymslocal anesthetic local anaesthetic topical anesthetic topical anaesthetic

adjective

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
“local taxes”
“local authorities”
Oppositesnational
of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood
“local customs”
“local schools”
affecting only a restricted part or area of the body
“local anesthesia”
Oppositesgeneral

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “local”

✦Synonyms for local✦Unscramble LOCAL