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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLocals
/ˈloʊ.kəlz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
People who live in a particular area or community.
"The locals were friendly and eager to share their culture with visitors." - 2
Inhabitants of a specific region, often contrasted with outsiders or tourists.
"The locals gathered at the town square for the annual festival."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'locals' is derived from the Latin word 'localis', meaning 'pertaining to a place', which evolved into Middle English as 'local'. The plural form 'locals' emerged in the 20th century, referring to people who live in a particular area.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Locals" is said worldwide
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locaux
Transliteration: lo-koh
"Les locaux sont très accueillants pour les visiteurs."
Einheimische
Transliteration: Ayn-hay-mish-eh
"Die Einheimischen teilen gerne ihre Traditionen mit Touristen."
locali
Transliteration: lo-kah-lee
"I locali sono molto orgogliosi della loro cultura."
locales
Transliteration: lo-kah-les
"Los locales son amables y siempre ayudan a los turistas."
locais
Transliteration: lo-kah-ees
"Os locais costumam ser muito acolhedores."
स्थानीय लोग
Transliteration: Sthānīya log
"स्थानीय लोग पर्यटकों के लिए बहुत मददगार होते हैं।"
当地人
Transliteration: dāng dì rén
"当地人非常乐于助人。"
지역 주민
Transliteration: jiyeok jumun
"지역 주민들은 관광객들에게 친절합니다."
地元の人々
Transliteration: Jimoto no hitobito
"地元の人々は観光客に親切です。"
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