LOCALITES Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

localites

noun

plural of localite

as in natives

a usually longtime resident of a locality visitors to the Florida Keys soon learn that "conch" is a term for a localite as well as a mollusk

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Today, though, these firms face competition not only from crypto natives like Coinbase, but a host of new players ranging from big fintech to traditional Wall Street firms—all of which have stronger brands and deeper pockets.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Cohen, Beaubaire, Kunka and Pink are all Windy City natives who experienced this exhilarating run firsthand.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

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And so far, things seem to be operating smoothly — something local residents have grown to expect, given the high caliber of local elections officials and the careful oversight of political parties.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Cook County commissioners are looking to take a digital leap to help protect residents’ data from the grasp of immigration enforcement agents.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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