Locals

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkəlz/

Definitions of locals

noun a person who is from a particular place or area, typically referred to in relation to tourists or visitors

Example Sentences

A1 The locals in the village are very friendly.

A2 The locals recommended a great restaurant for us to try.

B1 The locals were eager to show us around their town.

B2 The locals shared stories about the history of the area.

C1 The locals' knowledge of the region was impressive.

C2 The locals' hospitality made our visit unforgettable.

Examples of locals in a Sentence

formal The locals were pleased with the new community center.

informal The locals love hanging out at the new coffee shop.

slang The locals are always down for a good time.

figurative The locals are the heart and soul of this town.

Grammatical Forms of locals

• past tense: loved
• plural: locals
• comparative: more local
• superlative: most local
• present tense: love
• future tense: will love
• perfect tense: have loved
• continuous tense: is loving
• singular: local
• positive degree: local
• infinitive: to love
• gerund: loving
• participle: loving

Origin and Evolution of locals

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'locals' originated from the Latin word 'localis' meaning pertaining to a place or locality.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'locals' has come to refer to people who live in a particular place or community, distinguishing them from outsiders or tourists. The term has evolved to emphasize a sense of belonging and familiarity with a specific area.