noun
Chancellor
noun
1
A senior government official, especially the head of government in countries like Germany or Austria, or a finance minister in the UK.
"The Chancellor announced new tax measures in the budget speech."
2
The ceremonial or administrative head of a university.
"The chancellor presided over the graduation ceremony."
How to Use Chancellor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking official — most commonly a head of government or a top university officer, depending on the country.
UK vs US
In the UK, "the Chancellor" usually refers to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the government's finance minister; in Germany, the Chancellor is the head of government, equivalent to a prime minister.
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