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Definition local in American English

local noun

[countable] noun
/ˈloʊk(ə)l/
1

someone who lives in a particular place, rather than a visitor to that place

Example

The locals are very welcoming.

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2

something such as a train or bus that makes many stops

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Definition local in American English