local
UK[ˈləʊkl]US[ˈloʊkl]
adj
Relating to a particular area, city, or town; not national or international.
adj
(computing) Stored or occurring on a user's own computer or device rather than on a remote server.
n
A person who lives in a particular area, especially one who is well known in the community.
n
A pub, bar, or restaurant near a person's home or workplace that they visit regularly.
Morpheme Breakdown
loc
al
loc
place
al
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 'local' entered English in the late 15th century via Old French local, which itself was derived from the Late Latin term localis, meaning "pertaining to a place." The Latin root locus (place) is of uncertain origin but may be connected to the concept of "stowing" or "placing." The suffix -alis is a common adjectival formant in Latin. Thus, the literal construction "pertaining to a place" evolved from a general spatial sense to its modern, more specific meanings relating to a particular vicinity, community, or a specific device in computing.
Analysis
Structure: loc (place) + al (adjective suffix)
'loc' originates from Latin locus, meaning "a place, spot, position." The suffix '-al' comes from Latin -alis, used to form adjectives meaning "of, relating to, or characterized by."
Examples
The local newspaper covers stories that national news outlets often ignore.
The software allows you to save files to your local drive for faster access.
After work, he stopped by his local for a pint with friends.