noun
- a person who is a native of or long-term resident in a particular locality
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
Examples
- The localites knew all the best fishing spots along the river.
- As a localite, she had connections throughout the small town.
- The restaurant is popular with localites who have eaten there for decades.
- Localites gathered at the town hall to discuss the new development project.
- He wasn't a localite, so he didn't understand the community's traditions.