Definition

A person who lives in a particular area or community.

Example

As a localite, she knows all the best places to eat in town.

Conversation

Have you met any interesting localites since moving here?

Yeah, I met a few at the community center last week.

That's great! I love hearing stories from localites about the area.

Me too! They really know all the hidden gems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Localite → It is formed from "local" (from Latin "localis", meaning pertaining to a place) and "-ite" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a particular place or thing). The word "localite" refers to a person or thing that is associated with a specific locality or place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'local' meaning related to a place, and '-ite' indicating a person or thing associated with it. This helps you remember that 'localite' refers to someone or something connected to a specific area.

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