as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
year-rounders love the off-season, when the tourists are a bittersweet memory and once again they have the island all to themselves
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Recent Examples of year-rounder
With the island’s population swelling to 80,000 in the summer, some year-rounders and second homeowners are already angsty about SUV-heavy traffic, an overrun historic Main Street, crowded restaurants and overflowing stores.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for year-rounder
Noun
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The two were natives of Jamaica and knew each other from the neighborhood.—
Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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As a fifth-generation real estate professional and a fourth-generation Laguna Beach native, Stanaland views the sale as a natural progression.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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Last week, an iconic cafe was demolished at the base of the structure, and on Sunday, some residents were wondering if excavation work three weeks ago may have contributed to the pier's collapse.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The project was delayed by years of debate and lawsuits, including over concerns about the takeover of lakefront land and the gentrification that could displace current residents.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Year-rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/year-rounder. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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