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"Locals" would mean anyone living there, though, including immigrants. "Natives" implies people who were at least born there, and possibly the long-term traditi
by 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.