as in natives
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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Noun
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Remember, California natives should not need to be watered once they are established if they are properly situated — in sync with the cultural conditions of their habitat.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026 -
As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Officials stress that no action is needed and that residents should not call 911.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The loss of the historical building drew criticism from the public and former residents, including former first ladies Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Localites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localites. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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