土と地ちの人ひと

expression, noun

local people; natives of the area

Refers to people who are native to or long-term residents of a particular place, often contrasted with outsiders or newcomers.

• 土と地ちの人ひとに道みちを聞きいたら、親しん切せつに教おしえてくれた。

  When I asked a local person for directions, they kindly told me the way.

• この祭まつりは土と地ちの人ひとたちが中ちゅう心しんになって運うん営えいしている。

  This festival is mainly run by the local people.