local

1 a local unit of an organization the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union Synonyms affiliate, branch, cell, council, chapterRelated Words arm, division, wing; offshoot, subchapter; lodge, post

2 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 native, localite, townie (or towny), year-rounderRelated Words denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, occupant, resident, residerNear Antonyms excursionist, sightseer, traveler (or traveller); holidayer, vacationer, vacationist