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    Bourgmestre (en. Mayor)

    /buʁɡmɛstʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who leads a municipality and is its legal representative.
    The mayor decided to renovate the village square.
    Le bourgmestre a décidé de rénover la place du village.
    Title given to a mayor in certain municipalities in Belgium.
    The mayor of Brussels announced new measures.
    Le bourgmestre de Bruxelles a annoncé de nouvelles mesures.
    Administrative chief of a municipality, often elected by the municipal council.
    The mayor organized a meeting to discuss local issues.
    Le bourgmestre a organisé une réunion pour discuter des problèmes locaux.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Dutch 'burgemeester', formed from 'burg' (borough) and 'meester' (master).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    baker and mayor
    Expression designating a person with responsibilities.
    boulanger et bourgmestre

    Related Words

    municipality
    Territory administered by a mayor.
    commune
    town hall
    Building where the mayor carries out his duties.
    mairie
    municipality
    Administrative entity led by a mayor.
    municipalité

    Slang Meanings

    Bourgou
    He has access to all the secrets of the municipality; the mayor is well known as Bourgou.
    Il a accès à tous les secrets de la commune, le bourgmestre est bien connu comme Bourgou.
    Burgman
    The Burgman once again highlighted his electoral program during the meeting.
    Le Burgman a encore une fois mis en avant son programme électoral lors de la réunion.