local customs
noun phraseUK /ˈləʊ.kəl ˈkʌs.təmz/
US /ˈloʊ.kəl ˈkʌs.təmz/
Local customs are the special ways people in a certain place do things.
When we visited the village, we learned about the local customs, like how they greet each other.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The usual and accepted ways of behaving in a particular area.
Tourists should respect the local customs when visiting temples.
3. The traditional ceremonies and festivals of a place.
The local customs include a big harvest festival every autumn.
4. The everyday habits and manners of the people who live somewhere.
It's part of the local customs to take off your shoes before entering a home.