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locally-sourced

|lo-cal-ly-sourced|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈloʊ.kə.li sɔrst/

🇬🇧

/ˈləʊ.kə.li sɔːst/

local origin

Etymology
Etymology Information

'locally-sourced' originates from the combination of 'local' and 'source,' where 'local' meant 'pertaining to a particular place' and 'source' meant 'origin or point of supply.'

Historical Evolution

'local' and 'source' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'locally-sourced.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'obtained from a specific place,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to products or materials that are obtained from nearby or within a specific local area.

The restaurant prides itself on using locally-sourced ingredients.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 15:51