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bursar Synonyms
Another word for bursar
Choosing another word for bursar depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A treasurer or financial administrator who manages the monetary affairs of a college, university, school, or monastery.
Usage Example
"Students must pay their tuition fees at the office of the university treasurer before the semester begins."
Strongest
treasurer
Strong
comptroller
Weak
paymaster
• noun (Context 2)
A student at a school, college, or university who holds a bursary or financial scholarship.
Usage Example
"As a talented music scholar, she received free tuition and a small stipend toward her living expenses."
Strong
scholar
exhibitioner
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bursar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bursar