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local

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/ˈloʊkəl/ · lo-cal

Relating to a particular area or neighborhood.

business daily geography

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to a particular area or neighborhood.

کسی خاص علاقے یا محلے سے متعلق۔

مقامی

maqami

Synonyms

regional neighborhood communalعلاقائیمحلیمقامی

Antonyms

foreign distant globalغیر ملکیدورعالمی

Common Collocations

local community
local government
local business

Example Sentences

We support local businesses in our community.

ہم اپنی کمیونٹی میں مقامی کاروبار کی حمایت کرتے ہیں.

Hum apni community mein maqami karobar ki himayat karte hain.

There are many local attractions to visit.

دیکھنے کے لیے بہت سی مقامی تفریحات ہیں.

Dekhne ke liye bohat si maqami tafreehaat hain.

The local market is known for its fresh produce.

مقامی بازار تازہ پیداوار کے لیے مشہور ہے.

Maqami bazar taza paidawar ke liye mashhoor hai.

Easily Confused With

locale:Locale refers to a place or setting, often used in the context of computer programming or cultural discussions.

Word Family

locality

nounمقامی حیثیت

locally

adverbمقامی طور پر

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'local' by thinking of your local neighborhood where everything is familiar.

Imagine a map pointing to your town or community.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "localis" — of a place, local

First known use: 15th century

The term 'local' evolved from Latin 'localis', which referred to anything pertaining to a place. Over time, it gained prominence in various languages, including English.