chancellor
- Noun:
- The honorary or titular head of a university: A "chancellor" is often a ceremonial leader of a university, representing it at official functions but not typically involved in day-to-day administration.
- The person who is head of state (in several countries): In some countries, such as Germany and Austria, the "chancellor" is the chief minister or head of government, equivalent to a prime minister.
- The British cabinet minister responsible for finance: Specifically, the "Chancellor of the Exchequer" is the UK government minister in charge of financial and economic matters.
As a university head:
- The university chancellor presided over the graduation ceremony.
- She was appointed chancellor of the state university system.
As a head of government:
- The German chancellor met with other European leaders.
- The chancellor's coalition government proposed new legislation.
As a finance minister (UK):
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer will deliver the annual budget next week.
- Questions were raised in Parliament for the Chancellor.
"Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster": A senior British cabinet minister, often with responsibilities that vary depending on the government's needs.
- The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster also oversees the Cabinet Office.
"Lord Chancellor" (historical/UK): A former high-ranking officer in the UK, combining judicial, legislative, and executive roles. The role has been reformed.
- The Lord Chancellor was once the head of the judiciary.
Chancellorship (n): The office, position, or term of a chancellor.
- During his chancellorship, the university saw significant growth.
Vice-Chancellor (n): The chief administrative officer of a university, responsible for its day-to-day operation.
- The vice-chancellor implemented the new academic policy.
- Head of government: Prime Minister, Premier (for the governmental sense).
- Ceremonial head: Figurehead, President (for the university sense).
- Finance minister: Treasurer (for the financial sense, though not a direct equivalent to Chancellor of the Exchequer).
Chancellor of the Exchequer: The specific title for the UK's finance minister.
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer is a key member of the Cabinet.
To be appointed chancellor: To be formally given the position of chancellor.
- The distinguished professor was appointed chancellor last year.
(Note: There are no common idioms centered solely on the word "chancellor." Its usage is primarily formal and titular.)
- the honorary or titular head of a university
- the person who is head of state (in several countries)
- the British cabinet minister responsible for finance