Der Bürger
Example: Die Bürger der Stadt wählen einen neuen Bürgermeister.
Definition
"Der Bürger" refers to an inhabitant of a city or town who is recognized as a member of the community, often with rights and responsibilities such as voting or participating in civic duties. For example, in the phrase 'Die Bürger der Stadt wählen einen neuen Bürgermeister,' it means the residents who elect a new mayor.
Etymology
The word "der Bürger" originates from the Middle High German word 'burger,' which means 'inhabitant of a town or fortress.' It is related to the Old High German 'burgari,' derived from 'burg,' meaning 'fortress' or 'castle.' Did you know? The term originally emphasized someone living within the protective walls of a town.
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"Der Bürger" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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