De burger
Example: De burger heeft recht op gelijke behandeling in de samenleving.
Definition
"De burger" refers to a citizen or inhabitant of a country or city, usually implying someone with legal rights and responsibilities within a society. It often highlights the individual's role and status in the community, such as in the phrase 'De burger heeft recht op gelijke behandeling in de samenleving,' meaning citizens have the right to equal treatment in society.
Etymology
The term "de burger" comes from the Dutch word 'burger,' which itself derives from the Middle Dutch 'burgher,' meaning an inhabitant of a fortified town or borough. This word is related to the Old High German 'burgari,' meaning a town-dweller or citizen. Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'burgher,' an old term for a town citizen, showing how these words evolved to emphasize the status of individuals within a community.
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"De burger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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