Chanciller (en. Chancellor)

/tʃanθiˈʎeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
High-ranking official who represents a country in the international arena.
The chancellor attended the UN meeting.
El chanciller asistió a la reunión de la ONU.
Head of a university or academic institution.
The chancellor of the university announced new policies.
El chanciller de la universidad anunció nuevas políticas.
Minister of foreign relations in some countries.
The Spanish chancellor visited several countries in Latin America.
El chanciller español visitó varios países de América Latina.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'cancellarius'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Chancellor abroad
It refers to the functions that a chancellor performs outside the country.
chanciller en el exterior
Chancellor of the university
It indicates the highest position in an educational institution.
chanciller de la universidad
Meeting of chancellors
A meeting among the heads of foreign relations of different countries.
reunión de chancilleres

Related Words

Diplomat
Person responsible for international relations between states.
diplomático
Ambassador
Official representative of a country in another country.
embajador
Minister
Person who holds a position of responsibility in the government.
ministro

Slang Meanings

There are no common slang meanings for 'chancellor'.