Synonyms of local

local 1 of 2

adjective

as in regional

Related Words

• regional
• indigenous
• domestic
• endemic
• native
• aboriginal
• autochthonous
• born
• original

Dissimilar Words

• foreign
• introduced
• exotic
• alien
• nonnative
• strange
• nonindigenous
• immigrant
• expatriate
• imported
• transplanted

local

2 of 2

noun

1

as in cell

a local unit of an organization

the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cell
• affiliate
• chapter
• branch
• council
• wing
• arm
• division
• offshoot
• post
• lodge
• subchapter

2

as in native

a usually longtime resident of a locality

few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• native
• resident
• inhabitant
• localite
• resider
• year-rounder
• townie
• occupant
• habitant
• dweller
• denizen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traveler
• excursionist
• sightseer
• vacationist
• vacationer
• holidayer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of local

Adjective

My boho style and penchant for adding bright patches and brooches to all my clothing marked me as decidedly not a local. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Several candidates argued that a board focused on teaching residents best practices to maintain clean water, the local tree canopy and growing plants and food could surge back to relevance. — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Noun

Article continues below this ad That change can be seen in Austin's annual Viva la Vida festival, which hosts artists, performers, families and locals to celebrate Latin American culture. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026

All proceeds were donated to locals affected by the bushfires that had razed the area, on multiple occasions. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026