LOCAL Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

local 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of local

as in regional

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Relevance

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local

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noun

as in cell

a local unit of an organization the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

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as in native

a usually longtime resident of a locality few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food

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Adjective

Site conditions, utilities, transportation infrastructure, site due diligence, current marketing efforts, local match and site certification are the categories by which the proposals will be judged. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026 Two candidates vying for a spot on the Boise school board have deep roots in the community and have received dueling endorsements from several prominent local and state officials. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

While longtime locals pop in for dinner or a drink, most guests are New Yorkers looking for a peaceful base for daytime exploring. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Ruston plans to reopen the restaurant as what locals love and miss from over a decade ago, when Lloyd and Becki McClanahan were owners. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for local

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Adjective

Videos broadcast by regional news outlets and posted on social media show violent torrents of water surging through valleys and mountain passes, tearing down bridges and dams and sweeping away buildings.

— Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Her many regional stage credits include Sugar Babies, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Annie Get Your Gun, Guys & Dolls, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Pajama Game, Miss Margarida’s Way and Nunsense.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of regional

Noun

From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
This can lead to the loss of brain cells and contribute to memory and thinking problems, added Johnson.

— Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of cell

Noun

However, the Venezuelan native still faces deportation and has retained an attorney.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
In the offseason, the Cowboys brought in Eric Morris, a Texas native who’s known for his innovative offenses and his ability to develop quarterbacks.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of native

Noun

As the affiliate industry grows, particularly for fashion brands and beauty brands which increasingly route a growing share of sales through such links, the answer is getting harder to parse.

— Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
He was designated for assignment by the Mets in late April and played 16 games for Baltimore’s Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk before being released on June 12.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of affiliate

Noun

Black residents would represent 41% of the Central zone's population, and white residents would represent 49%.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
During his own censure item, Saunders apologized to his fellow city council members, city residents, county residents, and Kennell for his comments last month.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of resident

Noun

Could the next chapter of Michelin be defined not by how much a meal costs, but by how creatively restaurants can give diners different ways, and different price points, to experience the world’s best restaurants?

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
More than 6,000 chapter members have received emails with online ballots.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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