noun
- plural of localite; people who are natives of or residents in a particular locality or region
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
Examples
- The localites of the small town gathered at the community center for the annual festival.
- As a newcomer, she was warmly welcomed by the localites who lived on her street.
- The localites knew all the best hiking trails in the mountains.
- During the summer, localites often outnumber the tourists at the beach.
- The localites had strong opinions about the proposed development project.