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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.
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• 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."

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scholar
exhibitioner

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