This is the 10088th most frequent Japanese word.
道民
Residents of Hokkaido.
Here, 道民 is used as a general term defining the population residing in Hokkaido.
道民は北海道に住んでいる人々を指します。
The term '道民' refers to people living in Hokkaido.
In this sentence, 道民 is used to represent individuals from Hokkaido collectively engaging in a seasonal activity.
多くの道民が冬にスキーを楽しみます。
Many residents of Hokkaido enjoy skiing during winter.
Here, 道民 differentiates between local residents and visitors or external participants.