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chancellor
[chan-suh-ler, -sler, chahn-]
noun
the chief minister of state in certain parliamentary governments, as in Germany; prime minister; premier.
the chief administrative officer in certain American universities.
a secretary, as to a king or noble or of an embassy.
the priest in charge of a Roman Catholic chancery.
the title of various important judges and other high officials.
(in some states of the U.S.) the judge of a court of equity or chancery.
British.the honorary, nonresident, titular head of a university.
chancellor
/ -slə, ˈtʃɑːnsələ /
noun
the head of the government in several European countries
the president of a university or, in some colleges, the chief administrative officer
the honorary head of a university Compare vice chancellor
(in some states) the presiding judge of a court of chancery or equity
the chief secretary of an embassy
Christianity a clergyman acting as the law officer of a bishop
archaicthe chief secretary of a prince, nobleman, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- underchancellor noun
- ˈԳǰˌ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chancellor1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chancellor1
Example Sentences
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves last week confirmed the payment would be reinstated to the majority of pensioners in England, following months of anger and protest over changes implemented last year.
But shadow chancellor Mel Stride called the latest inflation figures "deeply worrying for families".
Following the chancellor's Spending Review, there had been some confusion over what that alternative accommodation might be.
Appearing on the same programme, shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said the decision to launch the inquiry should have happened "far, far earlier".
In the chancellor's Spending Review, the UK Labour government pledged £445m for rail projects in Wales, £118m for restoring coal tips and extra cash for the day-to-day spending of the Welsh government.
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