burgess
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- noun
- /ˈbɜrdʒɪs/
- Archaic
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concejal
- If not for patriots like Rep. Burgess, we would soon be kowtowing to government mandates.
In his maiden speech in the House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry rose to the occasion.
- In his maiden speech in the House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry rose to the occasion.
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In his maiden speech in the House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry rose to the occasion.
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Dr. Burgess is also my representative in the U.S. House; he is pushing hard against the "gubment" train that is trying to drive citizens into a corner where they can control everything we own, do, or say.
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Rep. Michael Burgess represents my district.
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Burgess is a corrupt crook and does not belong in any elective office or the Mayor's office.
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Both Mayor Mike McGinn and City Council member Tim Burgess (who have been at the forefront of the issue in Seattle) testified today.
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And just last week, U.S. Representatives Joe Barton (R-TX), Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced a bill in Congress to put an end to the bulb.
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City council members, including Burgess, council president Sally Clark, and Nick Licata, are considering a proposal to require inclusionary zoning in South Lake Union—a mandate, essentially, that every residential building include a prescribed level of affordable housing.
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During his time as a burgess, he was instrumental in passing several important laws for the local community.
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The burgess from our district attended the meeting to voice the concerns of the residents.
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Each burgess had the right to propose new legislation during the assembly sessions.
Synonyms
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A man chosen by voters to serve in the United States House of Representatives
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A person elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives
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A person who makes laws as a member of a government group
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A member of a city council elected to represent a local area
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A man elected to a state's assembly to make laws
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A person elected to a parliament, such as the House of Commons
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A member of the United States Congress who represents people in a district
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A person elected to represent an area in a parliament or council
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A person on a city or town council who helps make rules and plans
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A person elected to represent an area in the UK Parliament, especially in the House of Commons
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A member of a city council who represents a local area and has a gender neutral title
Surface Forms
Etymology
Burgess comes from an old word burg meaning 'town', the same root you see in place names like Pittsburgh or the short word burg for a town. A helpful way to remember it is that a burgess was someone chosen to speak or act for the town, which is why it means a town representative or member of a local assembly.