Chancellor Definition
chănsə-lər, -slər
noun
An official secretary to a nobleman or, esp., a king.
Webster's New World
Any of several high officials in the British government, sometimes with judicial powers.
Webster's New World
The chief secretary of an embassy or consulate.
Webster's New World
The title of the president or a high executive officer in some universities.
Webster's New World
The honorary or titular head of a university.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Chancellor
Noun
Singular:
chancellor
Plural:
chancellorsOrigin of Chancellor
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Middle English chaunceler from Old French chancelier from Late Latin cancellārius doorkeeper from Latin cancellī bars, latticework cancel
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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