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A native or inhabitant of a particular locale, as in She's only gone out with local yokels, so she's not used to more sophisticated men. This disparaging rhyming term was first used by troops stationed away from home. [Slang; mid-1900s]

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The young men were at one point, according to eyewitnesses, apprehended by local police officers.
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Lennon casually told some DC friends about it and found there was local interest in establishing Dinner Parties.
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The U.S. campaign against ISIS leans on two pillars: conducting airstrikes, and beefing up local forces.
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Although he brings a Western spin to things, he seems equally inspired by the local sense of style.
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Speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.
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A flightless, juvenal female was obtained by local boys at Pisté on July 21.
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On his arrival at the local railway station he was met by his lordship in person.
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His sister, who became Countess in her own right, was married to a local manufacturer, William Humphrys.
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This of course must be laid to the credit of the local supporters of "the noble art of self-defence," the Brummagem bruisers.
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No more admirable illustration can be found of the truth that the essence of defence lies in a vigorous local offence.
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