1. Citizens or inhabitants of a borough or city, especially those of the merchant or middle class in medieval or early modern Europe.
Usage: Plural of burgher; Often used in historical contexts; Common in European history, particularly Dutch and German contexts

Examples

• The burghers of Amsterdam grew wealthy through trade in the 17th century.
• Medieval burghers often held significant political power in their cities.
• The burghers demanded representation in the city council.
• Rembrandt painted many portraits of wealthy burghers in his time.
• The burghers formed guilds to protect their commercial interests.
• These burghers were neither nobles nor peasants, but a distinct social class.