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local

local

Meaning of local

from area

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EN-UK/ˈləʊkəl/
EN-US/ˈloʊkəl/
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local with Russian translation

local usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы остановились в маленькой гостинице, которой владел местный житель.

We stayed in a small guesthouse run by local people.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Местный рынок — лучшее место для покупки уникальных сувениров.

Local markets are the best place to buy unique souvenirs.

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local belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

localместный
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

local synonyms

Related words worth learning together

domestic
relating to the same country (internal) or to the home; can mean 'not international' or 'at home'
native
born in or originating from a particular place; emphasizes origin or native status
regional
relating to a larger area such as a region (broader than local/neighbourhood)
nearby
close in distance; emphasizes physical proximity rather than belonging
neighbouring
next to or bordering (often used of areas or countries); British spelling emphasises adjacency
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🇬🇧en

relating to the same country (internal) or to the home; can mean 'not international' or 'at home'

A2Often

Domestic flights are usually cheaper than international ones.

🇬🇧en

born in or originating from a particular place; emphasizes origin or native status

A2Often

She is a native of this island.

🇬🇧en

relating to a larger area such as a region (broader than local/neighbourhood)

A2Often

Regional cuisine varies across the country.

🇬🇧en

close in distance; emphasizes physical proximity rather than belonging

A2Very Often

There is a park nearby where we can sit.

N
🇬🇧en
neighbouring

next to or bordering (often used of areas or countries); British spelling emphasises adjacency

A2Often

We visited a neighbouring village last weekend.

M
🇬🇧en
municipal

relating to a municipality or local government; more formal and administrative

A2Rarely

The municipal council is responsible for local parks.

I
🇬🇧en
indigenous

originating naturally in a place; emphasizes original inhabitants or species of an area

A2Rarely

Many indigenous communities have unique traditions.

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How to pronounce local and what this word means

local means local. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce local

/ˈləʊkəl/

local translation

local

local examples

We stayed in a small guesthouse run by local people.

local transcription

/ˈləʊkəl/, /ˈloʊkəl/

Questions about this word

local meaning: what does it mean?

from area

local pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

local is pronounced as /ˈləʊkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

local definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We stayed in a small guesthouse run by local people. Translation: Мы остановились в маленькой гостинице, которой владел местный житель.

Is local part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, local can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is local part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, local can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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