chancellor — the head of government in some countries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the head of government in some countries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃænsələr/
Korean meaning: 총리 (독일 등 일부 국가의)
Korean pronunciation: 챈-슬-러 (강세: 챈)
Example Sentences
- The new chancellor promised to reduce tuition fees by eating only ramen for a year.
- Angela Merkel served as German Chancellor for 16 years.
- The chancellor's dog became more popular than the chancellor himself on social media.
chancellor
NOUN//ˈtʃænsələr//
the head of government in some countries
💡 Concept
Chancellor leading government meeting
🎵 Rhyme
The bachelor traveler dreams of becoming chancellor.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtʃænsələr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtʃɑːnsələ/
🌳Etymology
Rootchancel
Suffix--lor/-or
Origin
중세 라틴어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 법정에서 격자 뒤에 앉아 일하는 서기관을 뜻했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 높은 지위의 관리를 의미하게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
travelerbachelor
traveler
bachelor
🔗Collocations
German Chancellor
university chancellor
Chancellor of the Exchequer
vice chancellor
chancellor's office
former chancellor
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The new chancellor promised to reduce tuition fees by eating only ramen for a year.”
“Angela Merkel served as German Chancellor for 16 years.”
😄 Fun example
“The chancellor's dog became more popular than the chancellor himself on social media.”
“Students gathered to meet the chancellor during his campus visit.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
headleaderpresidentdirectorchief
Antonyms
subordinatefollowerstudent
Related
governmentuniversityadministrationministerrector
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