What does the term Carioca mean in Rio de Janeiro?

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Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showing the city's buildings, Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay with boats, and surrounding green hills. — Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In Rio de Janeiro, the term Carioca refers to a native or resident of the city.12

The word originates from the Tupi language, where it translates to "white man's home". Beyond its use as a demonym for the city's inhabitants, the term also refers to a specific variation of the samba dance and the music associated with it.21