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

Following protest from locals, the city of Livingston, Montana has temporarily suspended production on Daily Wire‘s latest film, Pawn Shop. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

Beyond being frustrated with the secrecy, locals said they were baffled by the lack of specifics and clarity the stakeholders had about the project, per the records. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

The action comes as Livingston locals raised concerns about the film’s impact on local business — and notably the city’s sole food bank — as well as improper notification about hazardous stunts. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

Marichu got the job and is one of 19 foreign workers at West River Hospital, which serves residents of Montana and South Dakota, as well as the locals. — Evelio Contreras, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Lincoln Road has the street space to entertain snaking lines of excited locals and visitors. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The operation may now be down to 36 spots and deep dish may not be the preferred style of locals who like to be contrarian, but the Pizzeria Uno on Ohio Street remains ground zero for a Chicago cultural phenomenon. — Edward Robert McClelland, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Fort Lauderlale’s popular south side beach area, where volleyball nets, grills and the annual Tortuga Music Festival usher in a steady mix of locals and visitors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Get Out In Nature At Rhodes Jordan Park Join locals looking for a breath of fresh air at Rhodes Jordan Park. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026