burgher

• Nom désignant un citoyen d'une ville ou un membre de la classe moyenne, souvent employé dans un contexte historique.

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.

   Bourgeois d'un borough (citoyen d'une municipalité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesburgesscitizenfreemantownsman

2. C1formal

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

   Bourgeois

   • 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.

   Synonymesbourgeoisburgesscitizentownsman