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
  • World-famous evangelist Billy Graham, a Charlotte native, attended the church with his family when it was known as the Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The Naples native loved hanging out with the cast, which included Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez, who plays the wisecracking best man.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • Unsurprisingly, residents hate the idea and are resentful that they were blindsided by the announcement.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Each transit line would include 7 to 8 stops, Lake said, and would potentially get eastern Jackson County residents into Kansas City faster than would be possible by car.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of resident

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“Localite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localite. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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