Denizen
Denizen noun - One who lives permanently in a place.
Usage example: the polar bear is an iconic denizen of the snowy Arctic
Townie
Townie noun - A usually longtime resident of a locality.
Usage example: the townies are dismayed that all the venerable manses around the village green are being bought as vacation homes by rich interlopers
Mutual synonyms
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