Burgomaster: meaning, definitions and examples

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burgomaster

 

[ หˆbษœหrษกษ™หŒmรฆs.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

local government

A burgomaster is the elected mayor of a town or a city, particularly in the historical context of certain European countries such as the Netherlands and Germany. This position is often associated with the administration of local government, serving as the head of the municipal council. The burgomaster has various responsibilities including overseeing local law enforcement, budgetary matters, and community welfare. Traditionally, the role of the burgomaster might also have included significant ceremonial duties.

Synonyms

mayor, municipal leader, town head

Examples of usage

  • The burgomaster announced the new public health initiatives.
  • During the festival, the burgomaster delivered an opening speech.
  • The burgomaster is responsible for maintaining local order.

Translations

Translations of the word "burgomaster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น burgomestre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค—เคฐเคพเคงเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bรผrgermeister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ walikota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ะผั–ัั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ burmistrz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ‚้•ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcalde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belediye baลŸkanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ starosta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ primรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ‚้•ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพupan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borgarstjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะบั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™lษ™diyyษ™ sษ™dri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcalde

Etymology

The term 'burgomaster' originates from the Middle Dutch word 'burgemeester', which is derived from 'burg' meaning 'town' and 'meester' meaning 'master'. This historical title was primarily used in the Low Countries and has roots that trace back to the medieval period when local governance began to take shape in urban settlements. Originally, burgomasters were chosen from among the most prominent citizens to manage the affairs of the town, especially in the absence of higher authority figures. The influence of the burgomaster grew with the rise of city autonomy during the 12th and 13th centuries. Over time, the role evolved, adapting to the political structures of various regions, but remained central to local governance in many European countries, emphasizing its significance in the historical development of municipal leadership.

Word Frequency Rank

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