Synonyms of locals

locals

noun

plural of local

1

as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization

the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affiliates
• cells
• chapters
• councils
• branches
• arms
• wings
• divisions
• offshoots
• posts
• lodges
• subchapters

2

as in natives

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 & Similar Words

• natives
• residents
• inhabitants
• localites
• year-rounders
• townies
• occupants
• dwellers
• habitants
• residers
• denizens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• travelers
• sightseers
• excursionists
• vacationers
• vacationists
• holidayers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of locals

Along the way, Rice helped to schedule events in various NFL cities, including ride-alongs with locals and tours around stadiums. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Traditional political parties were banned, and a council of locals began directly managing the town’s funds. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

His imprint on the city has affected not just iconic landmarks and tourist sites but also areas that locals visit frequently, such as East Potomac Park. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Their arrival is also welcome for many locals, battered by the economic impact of the Iran war their American visitors were fighting. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

The disaster occurred just off the coast of Kyrenia, a popular holiday resort for both locals and tourists. — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Well, some travelers have put one particular doughy delight at the center of their itineraries, much to the chagrin of unassuming locals. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Staple builds clusters of commerce by opening small businesses that locals will actually use, and then adds accommodations to attract visitors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Video showed locals draped in Spanish flags, shouting anti-migrant slogans, and singing Spanish songs, torching the camp and throwing migrants’ belongings in the Mediterranean or into bonfires. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026