as in natives
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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Noun
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Young people are digital natives, but some may feel like their fluency with tech and social media may have come at the expense of real-world experiences.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026 -
His general game plan is to gather local recruits; bring home some KC natives via the transfer portal; and sign a few junior-college players.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company is also committing financial support to local residents.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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In February 2024, the City Council appointed seven residents to serve.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Localites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localites. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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