local

/ˈləʊ.kl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: locals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

From or in a nearby location.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

từ hoặc ở một vị trí gần đó

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Adjective

Examples

We prefer local produce.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Connected directly to a particular computer, processor, etc.; able to be accessed offline.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kết nối trực tiếp với máy tính, bộ xử lý, v.v.; có thể truy cập ngoại tuyến

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Adjective

Examples

local disk drive

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A person who lives in or near a given place.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người sống ở hoặc gần một nơi nhất định

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Noun

Examples

It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chi nhánh của một tổ chức toàn quốc

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Noun

Examples

I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “local” mean?

From or in a nearby location.

Is “local” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.