as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
visitors to the Florida Keys soon learn that "conch" is a term for a localite as well as a mollusk
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Recent Examples of localite
Our list of hard studying localites include, from Beachwood, Celia Edelstein and Dorian Miller.
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Jeff Piorkowski/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 26 Jan. 2018
Jeff Piorkowski/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 26 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localite
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Balentine, an Alton native, curated both series as a celebration of local Black filmmakers who have contributed to Chicago’s cinematic landscape.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Khanna said his office had been flooded with calls and emails as the mixed messaging left many local residents fearful.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Altadena Town Council leadership is working to connect the resident with nonprofit organizations that may be able to provide financial assistance to help relocate the RV onto their property.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Localite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localite. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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