Burgess

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrdʒəs/

Burgess (noun)

  1. A person chosen to represent a town or borough in government.
  2. In older times, a person who had full rights in a town, often to trade or vote.

Examples

  • The burgess spoke for the neighborhood at the council meeting.
  • A burgess listens to residents and brings their concerns forward.