Synonyms of natives

natives

noun

plural of native

1

as in residents

a usually longtime resident of a locality

the natives seem to resent the summer tourists even though they depend upon them for their livelihood

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in aborigines

a member of the first people to inhabit a region

the anthropologist spent two years living among the island's natives and observing and documenting their customs and traditions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aborigines
• aboriginals
• indigenes
• autochthons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• foreigners
• aliens
• nonnatives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of natives

Both natives of Argentina with Jewish roots, the Schors run a restaurant called Beba with a particular affinity for offal (organ meats) and a surprisingly light touch with creative veg dishes that change seasonally. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Patti Smith Chicago natives Pope Leo XIV and Patti Smith met in July. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Nichols leads a talented KU roster featuring four seniors and five Kansas City natives. — Pj Green november 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

El Paso natives and museum board members Barb Lancaster, John Denham and Brian Ulrich, Project XV’s curator, had known of Strother’s history, unlike other board members. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

My friends who were Philly natives were my tour guides, and I was inspired by their passion for the exhibits. — Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Luckily, Chuy's is a national TexMex chain that is worthy of both Lone Star State natives and outsiders alike. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Being that the Super Bowl halftime show has a history of genre-blending performances, the Cali natives popping out alongside Hov would check that box while also accounting for hometown representation. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Fully unveiled on Friday in New Delhi, the 12-month spread was photographed by Sølve Sundsbø, who had shot last year’s edition, as well as by India natives Raghu Rai and Avani Rai. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026