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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The cuts targeted grants for institutions serving Alaska and Hawaiian natives, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic and Black students.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The Royals could pair the KC-area natives together moving forward.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities asked residents in the immediate area of 75th Street North and Inwood Way North to shelter in place during the search.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the iLounge workspace gives work-from-home residents a convenient hub for productivity and the outdoor fireplace and lounge provides a cozy space to unwind after a long day.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Localites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localites. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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