De burger
Example: De burger speelt een belangrijke rol in de samenleving.
Definition
"De burger" refers to a citizen, an individual who is a recognized member of a state or community, possessing rights and responsibilities. For example, in the phrase 'De burger speelt een belangrijke rol in de samenleving,' it highlights the citizen's crucial role in society.
Etymology
The term "de burger" originates from the Dutch language, where 'burger' historically referred to an inhabitant of a town or city, derived from the Middle Dutch 'borgher,' linked to the Old High German 'burcari,' meaning a town dweller. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'burgher,' meaning a privileged citizen in medieval towns.
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"De burger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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