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Bundesbürger
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German
Etymology
From de Bund federation -es- Bürger citizen. Originally used to distinguish from citizens of the GDR.
Pronunciation
de /ˈbʊndəsˌbʏrɡər/ [ˈbʊn.dəsˌbʏʁ.ɡɐ] [-ˌbʏɐ̯.ɡɐ]
de De-Bundesbürger.ogg [ˈb̥ʊndəsˌb̥ʏɐ̯ɡɐ] <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
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a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany, whether they live in Germany or not male or of unspecified gender
de Alle männlichen Bundesbürger zwischen 18 und 45 Jahren sind wehrpflichtig. All male German citizens between 18 and 45 years of age are liable to military service.
someone who lives in the Federal Republic of Germany, whether they are citizens or not male or of unspecified gender
de Der durchschnittliche Bundesbürger trinkt im Jahr über 150 Liter Kaffee. The average person in Germany drinks more than 150 litres of coffee per year.
Declension
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Related terms
de Reichsbürger
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