I. ˈlō-kəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English localle, from Late Latin localis, from Latin locus place — more at stall
Date: 15th century
1. : characterized by or relating to position in space : having a definite spatial form or location
2.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular place : not general or widespread
b. : of, relating to, or applicable to part of a whole
3.
a. : primarily serving the needs of a particular limited district
b. of a public conveyance : making all the stops on a route
4. : involving or affecting only a restricted part of the organism : topical
a local anesthetic
5. : of or relating to telephone communication within a specified area
II. noun
Date: circa 1824
: a local person or thing: as
a. : a local public conveyance (as a train or an elevator)
b. : a local or particular branch, lodge, or chapter of an organization (as a labor union)
c. British : a nearby or neighborhood pub