"bürgermeister" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bürgermeisters [plural]
Etymology: From German Bürgermeister. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Bürgermeister}} German Bürgermeister Head templates: {{en-noun}} bürgermeister (plural bürgermeisters)
  1. Synonym of burgomaster Synonyms: burgomaster [synonym, synonym-of], burgermeister
    Sense id: en-bürgermeister-en-noun-EVAvL8oj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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