der Mitbürger
Translation
fellow citizen
Examples
Liebe Mitbürgerinnen und Mitbürger!
Dear fellow citizens!
Es ist die Pflicht aller Mitbürger, zu wählen.
It is the duty of all fellow citizens to vote.
Grammar Patterns
the rights of one's fellow citizens die Rechte der Mitbürger
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Landsmann (compatriot)
Etymology
Composed of 'mit-' (with) and 'Bürger' (citizen). It literally means 'co-citizen'.
Memory Tips
Think of a politician addressing a crowd: 'My Mitbürger...' It conveys a sense of shared identity.