Miejscowi

Miejscowi (local residents) is a Polish term that refers to the residents of a particular place—the locals or inhabitants of a town, district, or region. The word is formed from miejsce (place) with the adjectival suffix -owy, and its standard masculine plural form is miejscowi; the singular masculine form is miejscowy and feminine is miejscowa.

Usage and nuance: It is used in everyday language as a neutral descriptor of people who live in a place. It can also carry connotations of familiarity with local conditions, dialects, or customs. In reporting or discussion, it often contrasts with outsiders, e.g., przyjezdni (visitors) or goście. The term may appear in discussions about urban development, tourism, or social dynamics, where locals’ interests are at issue.

Cultural context: Locals may express a sense of place-based identity or local patriotism. The term is widely understood across Poland and in Polish-language media; it is not associated with a single organization or movement.

See also: mieszkaniec/mieszkańcy (resident), lokalni (local residents).