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Local

🔄 Synonyms of "Local"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
communitynoun	(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.
topicalnoun	Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
nativenoun	Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
localized	Limited to a particular area; in a local vicinity only.
homegrownnoun	(of produce) Raised or cultivated at home, on one's own land, or in one's own country; domestic; indigenous.
local anestheticnoun	(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.
local anaestheticnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of local anesthetic. [(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.]
topical anaestheticnoun	anesthetic that numbs a local area of the body
districtnoun	An administrative division of an area.
topical anesthetic	A topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that is used to numb the surface of a body part.

↔️ Antonyms of "Local"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
expressverb	(not comparable) Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
generalnoun	Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
centralnoun	Being very important, or key to something.
nationalnoun	Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Local"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
localized	Limited to a particular area; in a local vicinity only.
communitynoun	(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.
nativenoun	Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
district	(obsolete) rigorous; stringent; harsh
homegrownnoun	(of produce) Raised or cultivated at home, on one's own land, or in one's own country; domestic; indigenous.
topical	Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
local anaestheticnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of local anesthetic. [(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.]
local anestheticnoun	(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.
topical anaestheticnoun	anesthetic that numbs a local area of the body
topical anesthetic	A topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that is used to numb the surface of a body part.
neighborhoodnoun	The residential area near one's home.
neighbourhoodnoun	British standard spelling of neighborhood.
locally	In or from the local area.
localised	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of localized. [Limited to a particular area; in a local vicinity only.]
territorial	Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.
localenoun	The place where something happens.
territorynoun	A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
localitynoun	An area or district considered as the site of certain activities; a neighbourhood.
regionalnoun	Of, or pertaining to, a specific region or district.
locationnoun	A particular point or place in physical space.