This is the 799th most frequent Russian word.
местные
"Местные" means "locals" or "local people" in English.
'Местные' is used as a substantive adjective referring to local inhabitants.
Местные жители всегда приветливы к туристам.
The locals are always welcoming to tourists.
'Местные' is an adjective describing 'достопримечательности' (attractions), meaning belonging or related to the locality.
Мы посетили местные достопримечательности.
We visited local attractions.
'Местные' describes 'продукты' (products), denoting their origin or locality.