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Definition of bursar

bursar

/ˈbɜːr.sər/
bur · sar
Plural:bursars
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Adjective:bursarial
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• noun

1

A treasurer or financial administrator who manages the monetary affairs of a college, university, school, or monastery.

Example

"Students must pay their tuition fees at the office of the university bursar before the semester begins."

2

British A student at a school, college, or university who holds a bursary or financial scholarship.

Example

"As a talented music bursar, she received free tuition and a small stipend toward her living expenses."

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burrower
burrowing asp
bursa
bursar
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bursitis
burst

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursarius ('keeper of a purse, treasurer'), from Late Latin bursa ('bag, leather purse'), ultimately from Ancient Greek byrsa ('hide, wine-skin').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bursar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bursar
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