Synonyms for

Locals

Verb / ˈləʊkʌlz / Another word for locals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Residents or people who live in a particular area or place.

Synonyms & similar words

local express topicalanesthetic topicalanaesthetic localanaesthetic localanesthetic residents inhabitants natives citizens community people townsfolk villagers locals dwellers townspeople burghers denizens occupants populace population society folk commonalty masses

Synonyms by register

Formal

residents inhabitants denizens

Informal

natives townies homegrowns

Literary

indigenous people sons of the soil

Antonyms

outsiders strangers visitors newcomers foreigners tourists

Common collocations

  • local residents
  • local people
  • local community
  • local businesses
  • local dialect
  • local customs
  • local government
  • local produce

Word family

noun local
adjective local

Usage note

Refers to people who live in a particular place. Can sometimes be used dismissively by outsiders to refer to people they perceive as unsophisticated.

Example sentences

  1. The locals know the best places to eat in town.
  2. We asked the locals for directions to the beach.
  3. The locals were excited to share their traditions with us.
  4. The locals are proud of their city's history.
  5. The locals protested the construction of the new building.

Quotes

  • 'I love being a local because I know all the secrets.' - Michael Franti
  • 'Be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things, meet new people, and look beyond what's right in front of you. Those are the keys to understanding this amazing world we live in.' - Andrew Zimmern
  • 'We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost.' - Ray Bradbury

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