Townie (noun)

A resident of a town or city, particularly one who is native to or has lived in the area for a long time.

Origin:

The term "townie" is believed to have originated in the united states in the late 19th century as a way to refer to someone who was born and raised in a particular town or city, as opposed to someone who moved there later in life.

Examples:

1. He's a real townie, born and raised in this city.
2. The townies always gather at the local pub on Friday night.
3. She's a townie, she knows all the best places to eat.
4. The townies are proud of their heritage and their town.
5. The townies were unhappy with the newcomers moving in and changing their neighborhood.