Local is an English word with multiple meanings depending on the context.
1. As an adjective, it means relating to a particular area or neighborhood.
2. As a noun, it can refer to a local person or a local branch of an organization.
3. In computing, local refers to data or processes that are stored or performed on a user's computer rather than on a remote server.
4. In medicine, local means affecting a specific part of the body rather than the whole.