noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
original inhabitant; aboriginal; indigenous
Refers to people who lived in a place before later arrivals; often used in historical or anthropological contexts. Can also modify nouns with の.
この地域の先住民族は、独自の文化を守っている。
The indigenous people of this region preserve their own culture.
先住の住民から土地の歴史を聞いた。
I heard about the history of the land from the original inhabitants.
noun
previous priest; former priest
Specifically refers to the priest who served at a temple before the current one. A specialized Buddhist term.
先住の和尚は、今は別の寺にいる。
The previous priest is now at another temple.