1. people who advocate for or prioritize local interests, local control, or local solutions over regional or national ones
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The localists opposed the state’s plan to centralize school funding.
• Many localists believe that communities should have more control over their own affairs.
• The town council was dominated by localists who resisted outside interference.
• Environmental localists promoted buying produce from nearby farms.
• Political localists argued for stronger municipal governments.
• The localists organized to keep the historic downtown from being redeveloped.