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chancellor

/ˈtʃænsələr/
chan · cel · lor
Plural:chancellors
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Adjective:cancellarian
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• noun

1

The head of government or prime minister in certain European countries, such as Germany and Austria.

Example

"The chancellor met with international leaders to negotiate a new trade agreement."

2

A senior official who serves as the executive or ceremonial head of a university or college system.

Example

"The university chancellor presented diplomas to the graduating students during the commencement ceremony."

3

British A high-ranking state or judicial official, especially the British cabinet minister responsible for national finance (Chancellor of the Exchequer) or the head of the judiciary (Lord Chancellor).

Example

"The chancellor announced significant revisions to the national budget in Parliament today."

4

American The chief judge of a court of chancery or equity in certain US states.

Example

"The case regarding the contested estate was brought before the chancellor in the state equity court."

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• Nearby Words

chan
chana masala
chance
chancellor
chancellorship
chancy
chandelier

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chancelier, from Late Latin cancellarius ('doorkeeper' or 'court secretary'), derived from Latin cancelli ('latticework' or 'screen'), referring to the lattice partition in a Roman law court behind which judicial officials worked.

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