localite

noun

ˈlō-kə-ˌlīt How to pronounce localite (audio)
Definition of localitenext
as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality visitors to the Florida Keys soon learn that "conch" is a term for a localite as well as a mollusk

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Recent Examples of localite Our list of hard studying localites include, from Beachwood, Celia Edelstein and Dorian Miller. — Jeff Piorkowski/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 26 Jan. 2018
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  1. native
  2. resident
Noun
  • The Pasadena native grew up around the program and attended UCLA games at the Rose Bowl, where his dad, Demetrice Martin, was the defensive backs coach from 2012-2017.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Orlando native was a four-star prospect and led Orlando Jones High to the state title game last year.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • Egan says no specific person appeared to be targeted and no formal complaints were filed, but residents called the police out of concern.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday June 29, a bomb exploded on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s luxury apartment in Monaco, gravely injuring the Ukrainian millionaire and shocking residents of the wealthy city state.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of resident

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“Localite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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