Burgher

Pronunciation: /ˈbɝːɡər/

Definitions of burgher

noun a citizen of a town or city, typically a member of the middle class

Example Sentences

A1 The burgher bought bread from the bakery.

A2 The burgher was a respected member of the local community.

B1 The burgher served on the town council for many years.

B2 The burgher's family has lived in the city for generations.

C1 The burgher was known for his philanthropic efforts in the city.

C2 The burgher's wealth and influence extended beyond the city limits.

Examples of burgher in a Sentence

formal The burgher was a respected member of the town council.

informal The burgher always attends the community meetings.

slang The burgher is like the mayor of our neighborhood.

figurative In the world of finance, he was considered a burgher among the elite investors.

Grammatical Forms of burgher

• past tense: burghered
• plural: burghers
• comparative: more burgher
• superlative: most burgher
• present tense: burgher
• future tense: will burgher
• perfect tense: have burghered
• continuous tense: is burghering
• singular: burgher
• positive degree: burgher
• infinitive: to burgher
• gerund: burghering
• participle: burghering

Origin and Evolution of burgher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'burgher' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'burgher', which means 'inhabitant of a town'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'burgher' evolved to refer to a citizen of a town or city, particularly one belonging to the middle class. In modern usage, it is often used to describe a prosperous citizen or a member of the bourgeoisie.