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locals

noun as in person deeply rooted in community

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Although some fans and locals quietly lined the street during the service, One Direction’s legion of fans did not converge on the small town.

Now the park is used by locals to enjoy their retirement after spending decades contributing to China’s spectacular growth.

From BBC

The soft bun is hollowed out and warmed after ordering, making it a “French dog,” as the locals call it.

From Salon

But as Israeli forces moved to cross the border, the Lebanese army – which is not directly involved in the war – decided to pull out of Rmeish, much to the distress of locals.

From BBC

In trials where the foliage was not changed, only 25 percent of the newcomers tried the resident solution on the first attempt, even when locals were earning better food.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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