Definitions for locals

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locals lo·cal

Spelling: [loh-kuh l]

IPA: /ˈloʊ kəl/

Locals is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 86 anagrams from letters in locals (acllos).

Definitions for locals

noun

1. a local train, bus, etc.
2. a newspaper item of local interest.
3. a local branch of a union, fraternity, etc.
4. a local anesthetic.
5. Often, locals. a local person or resident: a local athletic team:
6. stamp (def 22).
7. British Informal. a neighborhood pub.

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by place or position in space; spatial.
2. pertaining to, characteristic of, or restricted to a particular place or particular places:
3. pertaining to a city, town, or small district rather than an entire state or country:
4. stopping at most or all stations:
5. pertaining to or affecting a particular part or particular parts, as of a physical system or organism:
6. Medicine/Medical. (of anesthesia or an anesthetic) affecting only a particular part or area of the body, without concomitant loss of consciousness, as distinguished from general anesthesia.

verb (used without object)

1. Informal. to travel by or take a local train or the like.

Origin of locals

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word locālis. See locus, -al¹

Examples for locals

Nor are we told that she lost her job at a local nursing home after she tried to register to vote in 1964.

Speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.

True child of Alsace, he revelled in local folklore and legend.

The young men were at one point, according to eyewitnesses, apprehended by local police officers.

The local preacher knelt on the platform, and offered up a prayer.

Although he brings a Western spin to things, he seems equally inspired by the local sense of style.

He took a cab and was driven to the local branch of his favourite temple of chance.

I know it is said that this means the classification of local preachers.

Lennon casually told some DC friends about it and found there was local interest in establishing Dinner Parties.

He rented a car at a local garage, and drove himself out into the country.