This is the 551st most frequent Polish word.
mieszkańcy
"Residents" or "inhabitants."
Here, 'mieszkańcy' refers to the people living in a particular geographical collective, highlighting their shared location.
Mieszkańcy mojego miasta są bardzo przyjaźni.
The residents of my city are very friendly.
Here, 'mieszkańcy' is applied to denote individuals from a rural or smaller community, emphasizing their collective contribution.
Upamiętniliśmy mieszkańców wsi, którzy walczyli o wolność.
We commemorated the villagers who fought for freedom.
In this sentence, 'mieszkańcy' denotes people residing within the specific bounds of a building, focusing on shared habitation.