chancellor

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɑːnslə/
/-lɚ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.

Example Sentences
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster  Lord Chancellor
2 Definition

The head of the government in some German-speaking countries.

Synonyms
Reichskanzler
Example Sentences
  • the Austrian Chancellor
3 Definition

A senior record keeper of a cathedral; a senior legal officer for a bishop or diocese in charge of hearing cases involving ecclesiastical law.

4 Definition

The head of a university, sometimes purely ceremonial.

5 Definition

Short for Chancellor of the Exchequer.

6 Definition

The foreman of a jury.

7 Definition

The chief judge of a court of chancery (that is, one exercising equity jurisdiction).