LOCALITE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

localite

noun

ˈlō-kə-ˌlīt

Definition of localite

as in native

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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Recent Examples of localite Our list of hard studying localites include, from Beachwood, Celia Edelstein and Dorian Miller. — Jeff Piorkowski/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 26 Jan. 2018

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Noun

However, the Venezuelan native still faces deportation and has retained an attorney.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
In the offseason, the Cowboys brought in Eric Morris, a Texas native who’s known for his innovative offenses and his ability to develop quarterbacks.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of native

Noun

Black residents would represent 41% of the Central zone's population, and white residents would represent 49%.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
During his own censure item, Saunders apologized to his fellow city council members, city residents, county residents, and Kennell for his comments last month.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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