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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Gardens of all sizes include water-wise, ornamental and edible plants, natives, succulents, views, chickens, canyons, orchards and more.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Veracruz natives and sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez turned a small cart into a taco empire, now operating taco trucks all over town, along with a mezcaleria and restaurants in Austin and Round Rock.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Officials are warning residents to stay out of the sun and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Localites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localites. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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