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burgomaster

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Burgomaster (noun) means the mayor or chief official of a town in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

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The mayor or chief official of a town in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A partial calque of Dutch burgemeester, replacing part of the word with master. Compare also boroughmaster.

Rhymes for burgomaster

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"burgomaster" (noun) means the mayor or chief official of a town in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

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