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

That will upend the lives of locals like 27-year-old Sánchez and her two young daughters, whose rural town of Limón de Chagres is one of dozens of communities along the Indio River that will be affected. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Stevenson set about interviewing locals about why the mine had failed. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Once again, Carolina enters a road environment where the locals are more than willing to turn on the home team. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

His front door opened onto a popular boardwalk filled with locals and visitors taking in the stunning views. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

Spend your time exploring local vineyards (or staying overnight in one), picking apples, plums, and pears in orchards come autumn, and trying out ice skating with the locals in the winter on a stretch of the Trans Canada Trail. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

While Crystal Lake revisits several familiar locals from the Friday the 13th franchise, Gwendolyn Sundstrom brings a fresh role to the slasher prequel series. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Much to the excitement of locals in Nottingham, England, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out for their first public appearance together on October 15. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Unfailingly, the advice from both locals and fellow travelers insisted on reservations at chef Frank Stitt and his wife Pardis's restaurants, foundational not just in the course of Birmingham's food history but the country's. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026