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der Mitbürger, –

fellow citizen

Definition & meaning

A Mitbürger is a fellow citizen. It refers to a person who shares the same citizenship or lives within the same community, state, or country as another person. The term implies a sense of shared belonging, responsibility, and equality within a political or social entity.

In political rhetoric, it is often used as a respectful way to address the members of a society (e.g., "liebe Mitbürger" - "dear fellow citizens").

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine noun. The plural form remains die Mitbürger .

The word is a compound noun derived from two German parts:

  1. Mit-: A prefix meaning "with" or "co-" (implying companionship or participation).
  2. Bürger: A noun meaning "citizen" or "townsman".

Etymologically, it combines the concept of belonging to a "Bürgerschaft" (citizenry) with the prefix indicating shared status.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Staatsbürger : A citizen of a state.
  • Gemeindemitglied : A member of a community.
  • Landsmann : A fellow countryman.

Antonyms:

  • Ausländer : A foreigner or alien (someone who does not hold citizenship in the specific context).
  • Fremder : A stranger.

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Examples

Die Mitbürger treffen sich im Rathaus.noun

The fellow citizens meet at the town hall.

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