noun
long-term resident; permanent resident
Refers to a person who has settled in a place for the long term, often used in legal or administrative contexts such as immigration status.
彼は日本に20年以上住んでいる定住者です。
He is a long-term resident who has lived in Japan for over 20 years.
定住者ビザを申請するには、いくつかの条件を満たす必要が
To apply for a permanent resident visa, you must meet several conditions.
Compound of 定住 (ていじゅう, 'settlement, fixed residence') + 者 (しゃ, 'person').