Bürgerschaft
Bürgerschaft is a German term that generally translates to "citizenship," "body of citizens," or "municipal council." The specific meaning depends heavily on the context in which it is used.
In a general political sense, Bürgerschaft refers to the collective body of citizens within a state or
More commonly, Bürgerschaft refers to a legislative body, particularly at the local or regional level in Germany.
Historically, the term could also refer to the burgher class or the townspeople who held certain privileges