Quartierbewohner

quarter resident, neighbourhood resident

noun kvar-TEER-be-voh-ner Rare

Usage Note

Quartierbewohner refers to the residents of a defined urban quarter or neighbourhood. The term is common in urban renewal debates and participatory planning, where Quartierbewohner are consulted on local development decisions.

Examples

"Die Quartierbewohner trafen sich, um über den neuen Park zu diskutieren."

Natural Translation

The neighbourhood residents met to discuss the new park.

Literal Translation

The quarter residents met in order to discuss the new park.

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