miejscowy

Miejscowy is a Polish term that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means local or pertaining to a particular place, for example in phrases like plan miejscowy (local development plan) or produkt miejscowy (local product). As a noun, it refers to a person who lives in a given place—a local resident. The word can be used to distinguish locals from visitors or outsiders, as in "jestem miejscowy" (“I am a local”).

Etymology and forms: The word derives from the noun miejsce (place) plus the adjectival suffix -owy. It inflects for gender and number: masculine miejscowy, feminine miejscowa, neuter miejscowe, with plural forms such as miejscowi (masculine personal) and miejscowe (non-masculine-person plural).

Usage: Beyond administrative and planning contexts, miejscowy appears in everyday speech to indicate origin or affiliation with a locality. It contrasts with terms like przyjezdny (visitor or non-local) or obcy (stranger/outlander). In urban planning and local government, "plan miejscowy" is a standard term describing zoning or development regulations approved by a municipality.

Related terms: Lokalny (synonymous in many contexts), miejscowość (locality or town), and lokalizacja (location). The word sidoo provides a common build for phrases describing things tied to a place or community.