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chancellery

CHAHN-suh-luh-ree

Chancellery (noun) means the office, staff, or building associated with a chancellor. Example: “Officials gathered outside the chancellery to await the announcement.”

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The office, staff, or building associated with a chancellor.
"Officials gathered outside the chancellery to await the announcement."

How to use chancellery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe government office or building where a chancellor and their staff work.

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Word forms

chancelleries plural

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Etymology

From Old French chancelerie, from Late Latin cancellaria — a doublet of "chancery," from the same root.

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chancellery” mean?

The word “chancellery” means the office, staff, or building associated with a chancellor. In plain terms, the government office or building where a chancellor and their staff work.

How do you pronounce “chancellery”?

“Chancellery” is pronounced CHAHN-suh-luh-ree (/ˈt͡ʃænt.slə.ɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “chancellery” in a sentence?

Here is “chancellery” used in a sentence: “Officials gathered outside the chancellery to await the announcement.”

What part of speech is “chancellery”?

“Chancellery” is a noun.

Where does the word “chancellery” come from?

The word “chancellery” comes from Late Latin. From Old French chancelerie, from Late Latin cancellaria — a doublet of "chancery," from the same root.

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