residents' movement; community protest movement
Refers to organized local action, often against unwanted development, pollution, or government decisions. Can be neutral or protest-oriented depending on context.
The factory construction plan was canceled due to the residents' movement.
In this area, residents' movements demanding environmental protection are active.
市民運動 is a broader term for civic or citizens' movements, not necessarily tied to a specific neighborhood or local issue.
反対運動 is a general opposition movement, while 住民運動 specifically involves local residents.
Compound of 住民 (resident) + 運動 (movement). A straightforward modern term with no obscure historical derivation.