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

Two Brooklyn natives headlining separate bouts is the entire pitch for the room. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

An emergency rescue plan, endorsed by Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans, saved the Arctic and sub-Arctic water natives from being euthanized. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 July 2026

In true Tinseltown fashion, the first two goals came via the feet of Colorado natives. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Of the 22 starters in the January 2025 national championship, only six were Ohio natives. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026

As rich outsiders move in, natives and locals who can’t afford their Miami are moving out. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

For two Kansas natives — whose basketball journeys unexpectedly converged at Washburn and have since taken them across Europe — TBT offers more than a shot at a $2 million prize. — Latif Love july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Both creators will be paired with AI natives, including the AI filmmaker Guillaume Hurbault for Stone and Promise chief creative officer Dave Clark for Rutare. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

The Hot Dog Avenue owners are Chicagoland natives, so hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches rule. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026