German word

Anlieger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌliːgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlocal resident

Example

Die Anlieger trafen sich im Gemeindehaus.

The local residents met at the community center.

Illustration for Anlieger (local resident)

More examples

Die Anlieger erhielten eine schriftliche Mitteilung über die Straßensperrung.

The local residents received a written notice about the road closure.

Core concept

Someone on the immediate boundary of a road, path, or site, connected to it by nearby property or access.

Common phrases

  • Mitteilung an die Anlieger

    notice to local residents

  • Einladung an die Anlieger

    invitation to local residents

  • Beschwerden der Anlieger

    complaints from local residents

Similar words

Anwohner: A person who lives in a particular street or area.
Nachbar: A person living in a nearby or adjoining home.
Mieter: A person who pays to live in a rented home or room.
Eigentümer: A person who legally owns land or a building.

Definition in German

Anlieger sind Personen, deren Wohnung oder Grundstück an eine Straße, einen Weg oder ein Gelände angrenzt oder direkt damit verbunden ist.

Word origin

Anlieger was formed from anliegen, 'to adjoin', by adding the agent suffix -er, so the word denotes a person associated with an adjoining place.

Usage tips

  • Anwohner usually emphasizes living in an area, whereas Anlieger emphasizes direct adjacency to or access from the specific road or site.

Opposites

  • Außenstehenderoutsidernoun
  • Gastguestnoun

Related words

  • Anliegerschaftcommunity of local residentsnoun
  • anliegendadjacentadjective

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