noun
bursar
BUR-suh
noun
1
An official at a university, college, or school responsible for its finances.
"She scheduled a meeting with the bursar to sort out her tuition payment."
How to Use Bursar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person in charge of an institution's money and financial administration, especially at a school or university.
Common pairings
the college bursar
the bursar's office
Word Forms
bursars plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin "bursarius," related to "bursa" ("purse") — the same root as the English word "purse."