local
UK: ˈləʊkəl | US: ˈloʊkəl
adj. relating to a particular place or area
adj. restricted to a specific region or part
n. a person who lives in a particular area
n. (informal) a local branch of an organization
The word "local" originates from the Latin locus (meaning "place"), which entered Old French as local (referring to "pertaining to a place"). The suffix -al (from Latin -alis) denotes "relating to." The term evolved in Middle English to describe things or people tied to a specific area, retaining its core spatial logic.
The local government announced new recycling policies.
She prefers buying local produce to support farmers.
As a local, he knows all the hidden gems in the city.
The pain was localized to her right shoulder.
The café is a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike.