der Bürgerrat
Translation
citizens' council, citizens' assembly, citizens' jury
Examples
Der Bürgerrat diskutiert über die Stadtentwicklung.
The citizens' council is discussing urban development.
Ein Bürgerrat wurde zur Klimakrise einberufen.
A citizens' council was convened on the climate crisis.
Grammar Patterns
((the citizens' council)) + verb The citizens' council is meeting today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bürgerforum (citizens' forum), Bürgerversammlung (citizens' assembly)
Etymology
From 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Rat' (council, advice). Literally a 'citizens' council'.
Memory Tips
Think of a council made up of 'Bürger' (citizens) to give 'Rat' (advice) to the government.