A kind of generalized convex set, called as local star-shaped E-invex set with respect to η, is presented, and some of its important characterizations are derived. Based on this concept, a new class of functions, named as semilocal E-preinvex functions, which is a generalization of semi-Epreinvex functions and semilocal E-convex functions, is introduced. Simultaneously, some of its basic proper...