villager(person who lives in, or comes from, a village) noun [UK: ˈvɪ.lɪ.dʒə(r)] [US: ˈvɪ.lɪ.dʒər]We got a hostile reception from the villagers. = Recibimos una ingrata acogida de los lugareños.
lugareñonoun {m}
inhabitant [inhabitants](someone or thing who lives in a place) noun [UK: ɪn.ˈhæ.bɪ.tənt] [US: ˌɪn.ˈhæ.bə.tənt]
local [locals](a person who lives near a given place) noun [UK: ˈləʊk.l̩] [US: ˈloʊk.l̩]The locals are very hospitable. = Los lugareños son muy hospitalarios.