burgher
/ˈbɝɡɚ/
Meanings
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noun
A citizen of a medieval town or city, especially one holding certain civic rights.
Variants
List of all variants of burgher that leads to same resultburgher , burghers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant a 'dweller in a fortified town', from Old English burg 'fortified place' + weard 'guardian'.
Trivia
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In some German-speaking regions, the term 'Bürger' is still used to refer to a citizen.
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The term 'burgher' was also used in the context of the Hanseatic League, a medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe.
Related Concepts
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Citizen: A person who belongs to a particular city or country and is subject to its laws and protection.
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Guild: An association of artisans or merchants, having a common purpose and a monopoly of a trade in a particular town.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In medieval Europe, the term 'burgher' referred to a freeman of a town, who had certain rights and privileges. They were distinct from the peasants who lived in the countryside.
How to Memorize "burgher"
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visualize
- Visualize a medieval town with people dressed in period clothing. Imagine one of the townspeople as a burgher, holding a document that proves their civic rights.
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associate
- Associate the term 'burgher' with the concept of 'citizenship' and 'town life' in medieval Europe.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Burgers are Burly Guardians' to remember the meaning of the word.
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