burgomaster
US/ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/
burgomaster noun: the mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.
Noun
burgomaster (plural burgomasters)
- The mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.
- Synonyms:
- bürgermeister//burgermeister
burgomaster meaning in Marathi
burgomaster in Marathi
- the mayor of a town in certain countries
- बर्गोमास्टर bargomāsṭar
Synonyms of burgomaster
- bürgermeister//burgermeister
Forms of burgomaster
| plural | burgomasters |
|---|---|
| alternative form | burghermaster |
| alternative form | burgomeister |
Origin of burgomaster
Partial calque of Dutch burgemeester with master. Compare also boroughmaster.
Words formed from burgomaster
Questions about burgomaster
- What does burgomaster mean?
- Burgomaster means the mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.
- What is burgomaster in Marathi?
- Burgomaster in Marathi is बर्गोमास्टर (bargomāsṭar). See Burgomaster meaning in Marathi.
- What part of speech is burgomaster?
- Burgomaster is a noun.
- How do you pronounce burgomaster?
- Burgomaster is pronounced /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/ (US).
- What is the plural of burgomaster?
- The plural of burgomaster is burgomasters.
Words near burgomaster in the dictionary
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