「市民 (しみん)」 means citizen or public, specifically referring to the people living in a city or town. It highlights their status as residents and members of that specific urban community. For example, 「市民の意見を聞く。」 (To listen to the opinions of the citizens.)

ある市や町に住んでいる人々のことです。例: 市民の意見を聞く。