“local”

Definitions

• adjective

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

  Synonyms: amtrak, pullman, aboriginal, aborigine, adjoining, affiliate, alehouse, arm, autochthon, bar, barroom, bistro

  Antonyms: national

  • Example:“local taxes”
  • Example:“local authorities”

• adjective

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

  • Example:“local customs”
  • Example:“local schools”

• adjective

  affecting only a restricted part or area of the body

  Antonyms: general

  • Example:“local anesthesia”

• noun

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

  Antonyms: express

  • Example:“The local seemed to take forever to get to New York.”

• noun

  anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

  Synonyms: local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic