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

By planting natives, or by setting up a small burbling fountain, people also can make their outdoor retreat inviting to bees, butterflies, birds. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

In Mozambique, sable are called pala pala by the natives, the same word used by the Swahili-speaking inhabitants of Tanganyika, a strange circumstance since Swahili is not used in Mozambique. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Gen Z has ‘significant distrust’ of AI Though they’re considered ‘digital natives’ who are comfortable with technology in every part of their lives, Gen Z’s feelings toward AI aren’t so clear cut. — Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Speaking of Midwest natives, the race began with a local legend driving the pace car — former Joliet Catholic star and longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026

Lawrence natives have held watch parties for all of Team Algeria’s games in downtown Lawrence, as well as various rallies for Algeria’s fans, with downtown stores placing Team Algeria jerseys in display windows. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

He will be supported in Minnesota by fellow Russian natives Kirill Kaprizov, Yakov Trenin and Danila Yurov. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 July 2026

She’s been dedicated to preparing classic Southern fare, the kinds of dishes Nashville natives cut their teeth on, with consistency and heart since 1983. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 26 June 2026