1. People who eat food produced locally or within a short distance from their home, typically to support local farmers and reduce environmental impact.
Usage: plural form of locavore; informal; modern usage

Examples

• Locavores shop at farmers' markets to buy fresh produce from nearby farms.
• Many locavores believe that eating locally grown food is better for the environment.
• The restaurant caters to locavores by sourcing all ingredients from within 100 miles.
• Locavores often form community groups to share information about local food sources.
• During harvest season, locavores can find a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.