Burgher
noun
A citizen of a town or city who enjoys full rights.
He has become a respected burgher in the small town after moving there many years ago.
Often appears as...
- respected burgher
- local burgher
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A hamburger.
I ordered a cheese burgher and a side of fries for dinner.
Often appears as...
- cheese burgher
- veggie burgher
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A member of the middle class.
The politics of the city were heavily influenced by the local burghers.
Often appears as...
- wealthy burgher
- prominent burgher
noun
A citizen of a town or city who enjoys full rights.
He has become a respected burgher in the small town after moving there many years ago.
Often appears as...
- respected burgher
- local burgher
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A hamburger.
I ordered a cheese burgher and a side of fries for dinner.
Often appears as...
- cheese burgher
- veggie burgher
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A member of the middle class.
The politics of the city were heavily influenced by the local burghers.
Often appears as...
- wealthy burgher
- prominent burgher
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally referred to influential and privileged members of town society in medieval times.
The old castle was once home to notable burghers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Resident
Being a burgher often meant having specific privileges, not just living in a town.
As a burgher, he could participate in the town council.
Pro Tip 3/3Respect Connotation
Implies a degree of respectability and standing within the community.
She was recognized as an upright burgher for her charity work.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally referred to influential and privileged members of town society in medieval times.
The old castle was once home to notable burghers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Resident
Being a burgher often meant having specific privileges, not just living in a town.
As a burgher, he could participate in the town council.
Pro Tip 3/3Respect Connotation
Implies a degree of respectability and standing within the community.
She was recognized as an upright burgher for her charity work.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally referred to influential and privileged members of town society in medieval times.
The old castle was once home to notable burghers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Resident
Being a burgher often meant having specific privileges, not just living in a town.
As a burgher, he could participate in the town council.
Pro Tip 3/3Respect Connotation
Implies a degree of respectability and standing within the community.
She was recognized as an upright burgher for her charity work.
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