Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Relating to or present in a particular place.
Natural examples
Die örtliche Polizei sperrte die Straße.
Local police closed the road.
Wir suchen eine örtliche Unterkunft.
We are looking for local lodging.
Örtliche Unterschiede beeinflussen den Fahrplan.
Local differences affect the timetable.
Usage note
örtlich describes local conditions; örtliche Behörden are authorities on site.
Mini-lesson: örtlich
Relating to or present in a particular place. örtlich describes local conditions; örtliche Behörden are authorities on site.
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