Der Bürger
Example: Die Bürger der Stadt engagieren sich aktiv für Umweltschutz.
Definition
"Der Bürger" refers to an inhabitant or member of a city or town, often implying someone who participates actively in the community or civic life, as illustrated by the phrase 'Die Bürger der Stadt engagieren sich aktiv für Umweltschutz.'
Etymology
The word "der Bürger" originates from the Middle High German term 'burcære,' which itself comes from 'Burg,' meaning fortress or town. Originally, it referred to a person who lived within the walls of a town and had certain rights and privileges. Did you know? The distinction between 'Bürger' and rural inhabitants historically marked social and legal differences.
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"Der Bürger" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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