Definition
burgomasters
noun
- Plural of burgomaster; the chief magistrate or mayor of a city or town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, or other European countries.
Usage: Primarily historical or formal usage; Common in European municipal governance contexts
Examples
- The burgomasters of the Dutch cities gathered to discuss trade policies.
- In medieval times, burgomasters held significant power over their municipalities.
- The burgomasters were responsible for maintaining order and collecting taxes.
- Amsterdam's burgomasters were among the most influential in the region.
- Several burgomasters signed the charter establishing new commercial rights.