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Local

LOH-kuhl

/ˈloʊkʌl/

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local

Dictionary meaning

Relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area.

Examples

  • Local taxes.
  • Local anesthesia.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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