locals'

Belonging to natives

Locals' is the possessive form of locals, referring to something belonging to or associated with the people who live in a particular place.

It appears when the noun following is omitted or implied: The tourists preferred the chain restaurant, but the locals' was the seafood shack down the road.

More commonly, locals takes a standard possessive: the locals' favorite bar, the locals' knowledge of the trails.

community

neighbors

Those dwelling nearby

insiders · regulars · natives · inhabitants · neighborhood · familiarity · belonging · roots · community members · old-timers

tourism

authenticity

Quality of being genuine

immersion · genuine · undiscovered · real · unspoiled · traditional · backstreets · mom-and-pop · street food · markets

knowledge

tips

Extras for servers

shortcuts · hidden gems · insider info · word-of-mouth · expertise · guidance · advice · directions · lore · wisdom

territory

turf

Grass-covered earth surface

neighborhood · home turf · streets · corner · block · area · zone · patch · beat · hangout

ownership

bar

Drinking establishment

  • pubLicensed drinking establishment
  • tavernPublic drinking establishment
  • restaurantPlace serving meals

shop · business · establishment · market · bakery · butcher · grocer · fishmonger · diner · eatery

Opposites
residency status

locals'tourists

Travelers seeing sights

visitors · outsiders · travelers · strangers · vacationers

origin/belonging

locals'foreigners

People from elsewhere

strangers · outsiders · newcomers · immigrants · expats

Phrases
Family

local, locale, locally, localism, localist, localize, localized, localizing, localization

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G