English–German

“honorary citizen” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːʁənˌbʏʁgɐ/

Example

Er ist seit letztem Jahr Ehrenbürger der Stadt.

He has been an honorary citizen of the city since last year.

Illustration for Ehrenbürger (honorary citizen)

How to say “honorary citizen” in German

“Honorary citizen” in German is Ehrenbürger.

A town symbolically adds a distinguished outsider to its circle of citizens.

Full entry for Ehrenbürger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ehrenbürger

Der Stadtrat verlieh ihm den Titel Ehrenbürger für sein literarisches Werk.

The city council conferred on him the title of honorary citizen for his literary work.

Tips for using Ehrenbürger

  • An Ehrenbürger need not live in the town that grants the title, because the designation is honorary rather than ordinary residence.

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