The term "burgher" referred to a person who

A) lived in the countryside.
B) lived in a town or city.
C) was a foreigner that lives in a town.
D) was a landowner who spent part of the year in the city.
E) was a serf who escaped to the city.

Burgher

A member of the middle class in medieval towns, typically involved in commerce or trade, having certain rights and privileges.

Countryside

Refers to rural areas characterized by natural landscapes, farming land, and low population density, often contrasted with urbanized regions.

City

A large and permanent human settlement with complex systems for governance, communication, and transportation.