1.
local resident; local person; local
A person who lives in a particular area, especially someone who has lived there for a long time and is familiar with the area. Distinguished from visitors or newcomers.
地元民に道を聞いた。
I asked a local for directions.
この店は地元民に愛されている。
This shop is loved by the locals.
観光客には知られていないが、地元民には有名な穴場のレストランだ。
It's a hidden gem restaurant unknown to tourists but famous among locals.
Composed of 地元 (local area) + 民 (people). Refers to people from or living in a particular area, as opposed to outsiders or visitors.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 地元民に人気の: popular among locals
- 地元民しか知らない: known only to locals
- 地元民お勧めの: recommended by locals
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 住民: resident, inhabitant — more official/administrative
- 地元の人: local person — more casual way to say the same thing
- 土地の人: local person — slightly more traditional phrasing
地元民 has a casual, conversational feel and is often used to contrast with 観光客 (tourists) or 外部の人 (outsiders).