locals

lo-cals · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    People who live in a particular place or neighborhood.

  2. 2.

    People native to or characteristic of a particular region.

  3. 3.

    (informal) Local pubs or bars that someone frequents.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    local knowledge — information known by people who live in an area
  • •
    support local — buy from local businesses

Related words

Antonyms: outsiders, tourists, visitors
See also: community, local, residents
Synonyms: inhabitants, natives, residents

Etymology

From Latin localis ("belonging to a place"), from locus ("place") + -s plural suffix.