local resident; local inhabitant
Refers to people living in a particular area, often used in contexts like community events, local government, or neighborhood matters.
The cooperation of local residents is essential.
We asked local residents for their opinions on the new park.
住民 is a more general term for 'resident' or 'inhabitant', while 地域住民 specifically emphasizes belonging to a local area or community.
地元の人 is a more casual, everyday expression for 'local person', whereas 地域住民 is a formal, official term often used in administrative or community contexts.
Compound of 地域 (ちいき, 'region, area') and 住民 (じゅうみん, 'resident, inhabitant').