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local

[loh-kuhl] / ˈloʊ kəl /


NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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And if you are not already one of those people, this would be a good time to consider becoming one, by donating to NPR or PBS or directly to a favorite local station or show.

From Los Angeles Times

Alize enthuses about MPs' surgeries, where constituents can go to their local representatives for help with their problems.

From BBC

"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to our colleagues in the constabulary, local communities and the people who have worked extremely hard in very difficult circumstances."

From BBC

But after earning his University of Massachusetts, Boston degree last year, Liew said he has applied to about 500 local jobs with no luck.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms Bush said Matthew Upham, a local antiques dealer, was one of her "very dearest friends" who she had known for 30 years.

From BBC