Any form of government whose remit covers an area less than that of the nation and, in some cases, less than that of a state.

(astronomy) A region of interstellar space containing about one tenth the average density of matter of our galaxy.

(algebra) A commutative ring with a unique maximal ideal, or a noncommutative ring with a unique maximal left ideal or (equivalently) a unique maximal right ideal.

plural of local ring

Aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities; the collective customs, mannerisms, fashions, artwork, accents or traditions of an area.

(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.

(chiefly US) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (express) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.

(religion) A person who is not ordained but is appointed to lead Church services in some religious denominations.

plural of local anesthetic

plural of local preacher