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

Orlando was a place where deep connections, native and immigrant, had built multigenerational legacies, setting the table for locals and supporting one another. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Polish leaders, visitors and locals praised police officers who shot and wounded the attacker. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

Already buzzing just two weeks after opening, this is sure to become a hotspot for locals and guests, both at the hotel and those staying elsewhere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

The business is now spearheaded by locals and former employees Leah Krieger and Megan Reilly. — Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

In Season 1, 500 Iqaluit locals (from a population of around 8,000), including the mayor, appeared as background actors, while the production employed more than 300 Canadian crew members and over 225 vendors, more than 60 of them from Nunavut. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Four days later, she was reported missing, triggering an intense search by locals, the police department and the FBI. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

But for many locals—like Wendy Newman, a realtor with Wesely & Associates and a resident since 1987—walking is the real experience. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

The Sacramento area is filled with Thanksgiving fun runs that let locals burn off a little steam around the big day. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026