burgher

• Substantiv, das einen Bürger einer Stadt oder Angehörigen des Bürgertums bezeichnet, häufig im historischen Kontext verwendet.

A noun referring to a citizen of a borough or a member of the middle class, often used in historical contexts.

1. Citizen of a boroughC1formalbritish

   A person who lives in and is a member of a borough, especially in historical English contexts.

   Bürger

   • The burgher had the right to vote in local elections.
   • Medieval burghers often formed powerful guilds.
   • Only burghers could hold certain offices in the town.

   Synonymeburgesscitizenfreemantownsman

2. C1formal

   A member of the middle class, especially in a historical or sociological context.

   Bürger

   • The burgher class grew in influence during the Renaissance.
   • He was a wealthy burgher who owned several businesses.
   • Burgher values emphasized hard work and civic duty.

   Synonymebourgeoisburgesscitizentownsman