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

The Brewers can call themselves the best team with the most Southern California natives. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Thirsty Souls Bringing European brewing traditions to Mount Airy, Slovakian natives Jan and Maria Kriska have created quite a following at Thirsty Souls. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

John Krasinski and Matt Damon are good friends, both proud Boston natives. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Rainfall actually began late Friday during concurrent headlining Lollapalooza appearances by pop star Charli XCX and 90s alternative rockers, and Chicagoland natives, Smashing Pumpkins. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Mata-Real was a key figure who led UCLA to three straight Final Four appearances in 2006, 2007 and 2008 alongside fellow LA natives like Taft alum Jordan Farmar, Westchester’s Arron Afflalo and Fairfax’s Josh Shipp. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Syrian natives Karam and Noor have spent long days this summer sitting in the respite of their small New Haven apartment, listening to the gentle buzz of the air conditioner and the hum of Karam’s dialysis machine. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Spadaro, who joined Smith at Friday’s audience, said the encounter between the two Chicago natives was around 40 minutes long. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

The natives are restless, but as far as I (or anyone else, for that matter) can tell, leadership doesn't seem to be in a big rush to show Dabo the door. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026