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'local' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'local' with 20 example sentences.


local adjective

: relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

: of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood

: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body

local noun

: public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops

: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body


  • The locals are very friendly.
  • This tree is considered sacred by the local people.
  • This is a local custom.
  • She works as a nurse in the local hospital.
  • Dan wrote articles for a local newspaper.
  • Local residents are in a state of shock.
  • I usually buy clothing at a local store.
  • We stopped for lunch at a local restaurant.
  • The local train is less comfortable than the express train.
  • The town began to decline after the local factory closed.
  • They contacted their local politicians.
  • The local government is very concerned about sustainable development.
  • Dan was spotted at a local car rental agency.
  • Of course there should be local hospitals.
  • This painting is by a local artist.
  • None of us are locals.
  • She works in the local flower shop.
  • All the food is organic and local.
  • Our children all go to the local school.
  • I used to volunteer at the local soup kitchen.
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