Burgensic

/bɜːˈdʒɛnsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to burghers, citizens of a town, or matters of municipal government and urban life.

Etymology

From Latin 'burgensis' (citizen of a burgh), derived from 'burgh' meaning fortified town, with the Latin suffix '-ic' added to create an adjective form.

Kelly Says

Burgensic rights were revolutionary—they meant ordinary people in towns got some say in their own governance, which was absolutely scandalous to medieval kings and nobles.

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