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local

[loh-kuhl] / ˈloʊ kəl /


NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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The county council's scheme, which runs each month, would previously pass the money to local councils to issue to residents.

From BBC

ICE is working on offering a scaled-down version of the technology to local police departments that work alongside federal immigration officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

By her senior year, local companies attended campus career fairs, but she was unsuccessful when applying to corporate jobs outside of the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

They added: "We're committed to protecting young people from the harms of vaping and smoking, and continue to work with schools, health partners and local communities to raise awareness and promote healthier choices."

From BBC

On Sunday, a group of men - some with their faces covered in black scarves - formed a semi-circle to remember one man killed at the bar which locals call "Stefi".

From BBC