What is another word for burgherdom?
Pronunciation: [bˈɜːɡədəm] (IPA) 
Burgherdom refers to the social class of prosperous town-dwellers and is typically associated with the medieval period. Synonyms for burgherdom include bourgeoisie, middle class, merchant class, urban class, and townsmen. The bourgeoisie refers to the wealthy class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution and is often associated with capitalism and economic prosperity. The middle class refers to those individuals who are not wealthy but are also not considered poor. The merchant class refers specifically to those who are engaged in commerce or trade. The urban class refers to those who live in cities, while townsmen refer to those who reside in towns, regardless of their social class.
