locals (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkəlz/

Definition

People who live in a particular area or neighborhood.

Examples

• The restaurant is popular with both tourists and locals.

• We tried to get advice from the locals about the best hiking trails.

• Many locals gathered to protest against the new development.

How to Use locals

locals of (prepositional phrase)

People who live in a specific place. — "He asked the locals of the village for directions."

Synonyms of locals

Words with a similar meaning to locals:

• residents
• inhabitants
• natives
• townsfolk

Antonyms of locals

Words with the opposite meaning to locals:

• outsiders
• strangers
• visitors

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