Chancellor

/ˈtʃænsələr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The head of a university, responsible for its administration.

The chancellor presided over the graduation ceremony with great enthusiasm.

The highest-ranking official in certain governments, especially in Germany and Austria.

The chancellor announced new policies to improve the economy.

A senior state or legal official in some countries.

The chancellor of justice is responsible for overseeing legal matters in the state.

From the Old French 'cancellier' and Latin 'cancellarius', meaning 'a scribe or secretary, an official.'

chancellor of the exchequer

The British government minister responsible for economic and financial matters.

university chancellor

The ceremonial leader of a university, often distinct from the president or vice-chancellor.

chancellor position

A title denoting a high-ranking official role, often in government or educational institutions.

vice-chancellor

A senior executive of a university who assists the chancellor in administrative duties.

premier

The head of government in certain countries, similar to a chancellor in functioning.

Chancellor as a term for a leader or dominant figure.

He thinks he's the chancellor of the office, always making the rules.

Used humorously to refer to someone who is overly authoritative.

Don't be such a chancellor, let us make our own decisions!