local

The word “local” means belonging to or existing in a particular, nearby area. In plain terms, relating to a particular, nearby place, or restricted to just one part of something.

“Local” is pronounced LOH-kl (/ˈloʊ.kl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “local” used in a sentence: “She shops at the local farmers' market every Saturday.”

“Local” is an adjective.

The word “local” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin locālis, "belonging to a place", ultimately from Latin locus, "a place".

“Local” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Local” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to or existing in a particular, nearby area.

Both describe things tied to a place, but the scale differs. "Local" points to a small, nearby area, such as your town or neighbourhood. "Regional" covers a much larger zone, such as a county or a whole part of a country. A local shop serves a few streets; a regional chain spans many towns.

It depends on the contrast you mean. Against distance, the opposite is "national," "international," or "global," which reach far beyond the nearby area. Against origin, the opposite is "foreign" or "imported." A "local" newspaper contrasts with a "national" one; "local" produce contrasts with "imported" produce.

"The local bakery" is the one in your own neighbourhood. "Local news" covers events in your town, not the wider world. "Local residents," "local time," and "a local team" all point to something belonging to a particular nearby area rather than a distant or wider one.