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The German word "Anwohner" is a noun meaning "resident" or "local inhabitant".

• It is made up of "an" (on/at) and "Wohner" from "wohnen" meaning "to live" or "to reside".
• So, "Anwohner" literally refers to someone who lives near or at a specific place, typically in the context of a neighborhood or street.

Similar words:

• "Bewohner" (inhabitant, resident)
• "Einwohner" (inhabitant, e.g., of a town or country)
• "Hausbewohner" (house resident)

Difference:

• "Anwohner" emphasizes proximity to a particular location (e.g., a street or area).
• "Bewohner" and "Einwohner" are more general terms for residents of a building or larger area like a city.
• "Hausbewohner" specifically means residents of a particular house.