Burgher
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burgher is a noun meaning A citizen of a borough or town, especially one belonging to the middle class.
Meaning
A citizen of a borough or town, especially one belonging to the middle class.
More Meanings
- A prosperous member of the community; a middle-class citizen (may connote complacency).
Word Forms
- burghers
- burger
Synonyms for burgher
Depending on context, synonyms include bourgeois, burgess.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burgess, bourgeois, burger, boroughmonger, citizen, commoner.
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