An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence. / (attributive) Designating a decision or judgement that is biased, or perceived to be biased, in favour of local preference.

plural of hometown

(law, US) discriminated against by a local judge

One who lives in their hometown. / A person who comes from one's own hometown. / That which pertains to a hometown or one's hometown.

plural of hometowner

Characteristic of a hometown; having or giving a hometown feel