chancellor — the head of government in some countries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the head of government in some countries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃænsələr/
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
Chancellor leading government meeting
The bachelor traveler dreams of becoming chancellor.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin cancellarius, originally denoting a scribe or clerk who sat behind a latticed screen (cancelli) in courts. Over time, the term evolved to designate a high-ranking administrative official or government minister.
Breakdown
cancellarius (Medieval Latin: clerk behind the lattice) < cancelli (lattice screen) + -arius (one who, denoting an agent or official).
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Students gathered to meet the chancellor during his campus visit.”
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