local
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: locals
Sense 1
From or in a nearby location.
Adjective
Examples
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
Connected directly to a particular computer, processor, etc.; able to be accessed offline.
kết nối trực tiếp với máy tính, bộ xử lý, v.v.; có thể truy cập ngoại tuyến
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Adjective
Examples
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
A person who lives in or near a given place.
Noun
Examples
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
A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.
Noun
Examples
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.