This is the 657th most frequent Romanian word.
locali
The Romanian word "locali" translates to "locals" in English.
Here, 'locali' is an adjective modifying 'locuitorii', emphasizing that the residents in question are specifically from the local area.
Locuitorii locali se adună în piața centrală.
Local residents gather in the central square.
In this usage, 'locali' describes a specific type of police officers, indicating their association with the local area or municipality.
Polițiștii locali patrulează pe străzile orașului.
Local police officers patrol the city streets.
The adjective 'locale', as the plural feminine form of 'local', describes 'restaurantele', identifying them as establishments situated in or serving the local community.