# local vs locus

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### local
*adjective · IPA /ˈləʊ.kl̩/ · frequency rank #358*
From or in a nearby location.

### locus
*noun · IPA /ˈləʊkəs/ · frequency rank #23,026*
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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