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chancellor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃænsəlɚ/ · UK /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/

chancellor means: The leader of the government in countries such as Germany and Austria.

noun

GOVERNMENT LEADERB2

The leader of the government in countries such as Germany and Austria.

  • The chancellor met foreign leaders.
  • Austria elected a new chancellor.
  • The German chancellor addressed parliament yesterday.

Similar words: Reichskanzler

Common phrases: German chancellor, Austrian chancellor, federal chancellor

SENIOR OFFICIALC1

A senior government or legal official, sometimes responsible for money or justice.

  • The chancellor announced new taxes.
  • A new chancellor took charge of the treasury.
  • The king asked his chancellor for legal advice.

How to use it: chancellor of something (She was appointed chancellor of the duchy.)

Common phrases: chancellor of something, the chancellor

UNIVERSITY HEADC1

The head of a university, sometimes mainly for official ceremonies.

  • The chancellor welcomed the students.
  • Our university appointed a new chancellor.
  • The chancellor presented the honorary degrees.

How to use it: chancellor of something (He became chancellor of the university last year.)

Common phrases: university chancellor, chancellor of something

Questions about chancellor

What does chancellor mean?

The leader of the government in countries such as Germany and Austria.

What is chancellor in other languages?

Türkçe: başbakan · Español: canciller · Français: chancelier · Deutsch: Bundeskanzler · Italiano: cancelliere · 日本語: 首相

How do you pronounce chancellor?

In American English /ˈtʃænsəlɚ/; in British English /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/.

How do you use chancellor in a sentence?

The chancellor met foreign leaders. Austria elected a new chancellor.

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