This is the 607th most frequent Russian word.
жители
"Жители" means "inhabitants" or "residents" in English.
In this sentence, 'жители' refers to the inhabitants of a specific location, namely the city, emphasizing their collective presence at an event.
Жители города собрались на площади.
The residents of the city gathered in the square.
In this context, 'жители' is extended to mean all people living on Earth, highlighting a global population in concern.
Жители планеты обеспокоены изменением климата.
The inhabitants of the planet are concerned about climate change.
Here, 'жители' describes the people who permanently reside in a particular location, in this case, a village, with a focus on their community characteristics.