Burgher

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrɡər/

Burgher (noun)

  1. A person who lives in a town and is not a noble or a worker.
  2. A town resident with legal rights, especially in older European towns.
  3. A respected person in a town, often linked with trade and local community life.

Examples

  • The burgher class supported local schools and markets.
  • Many burghers worked in trade and paid taxes regularly.