chancellor
Translation
chancellor
Examples
The German Chancellor gave a speech.
The German Chancellor gave a speech.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the budget.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the budget.
She is the chancellor of the university.
She is the chancellor of the university.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) Chancellor of ((a place/institution)) The Chancellor of the Exchequer is a senior minister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prime minister, president, rector
Etymology
From Latin 'cancellarius', a court official stationed at the grating ('cancelli') separating the public from the judges.
Memory Tips
Associate it with specific roles, like the Chancellor of Germany or the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister).