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Still, I'd avoid probably avoid using "natives", even if it was meant purely as a neutral label. "Locals" would be better - if it really was important to ment
by wizofaus 4y ago
Still, I'd avoid probably avoid using "natives", even if it was meant purely as a neutral label. "Locals" would be better - if it really was important to mention their cultural/ethnic background, I'd use whatever term they prefer for themselves.
- Vrondi 4y ago"Locals" would mean anyone living there, though, including immigrants. "Natives" implies people who were at least born there, and possibly the long-term traditional inhabitants of a place. "Native" is not a bad word.
- wizofaus 4y agoWhy's it important to distinguish though? It may not be an inherently bad word but given its use historically I'd still be wary of using it in the wrong context.