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local

Definition:

(nou) public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops (nou) anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈləʊkəl

Examples:

The local amusement community opposed the city.

The community courts work on the basis of the area, the local rules and customs.

The city is renowned for the local industry.

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