noun
local resident; local inhabitant
Refers to people living in a particular area, often used in contexts like community events, local government, or neighborhood matters.
地域住民の協力が不可欠です。
The cooperation of local residents is essential.
新しい公園について地域住民の意見を聞いた。
We asked local residents for their opinions on the new park.
Compound of 地域 (ちいき, 'region, area') and 住民 (じゅうみん, 'resident, inhabitant').