burgher

noun

Meaning

A citizen of a town or city, typically a member of the wealthy or middle class in medieval or early modern Europe.

Examples

The local burgher class demanded more influence over the city's trade regulations.
As a prosperous burgher, he was expected to contribute to the defense of the city walls.

Synonyms: citizen, townsman, merchant, bourgeois

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burgher

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɜːrɡər

Definition

A citizen of a town or city, typically a member of the wealthy or middle class in medieval or early modern Europe.

Examples

The local burgher class demanded more influence over the city's trade regulations.
As a prosperous burgher, he was expected to contribute to the defense of the city walls.
The painting depicts a stern-looking burgher dressed in fine velvet robes.

Synonyms of burgher

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