Definition

1. Noun:
   • An officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds: A person who is officially responsible for managing the money and finances of an organization, club, or government body. This role involves collecting income, making payments, and keeping accurate financial records.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The treasurer presented the annual budget report to the board.
  • She was elected treasurer of the student council.
  • The club's treasurer is responsible for collecting membership dues.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting treasurer": A person who temporarily performs the duties of the treasurer.

  • While the treasurer is on leave, the assistant will serve as acting treasurer.

• "Honorary treasurer": A person who holds the title of treasurer, often in a charitable organization, but may not handle day-to-day financial operations.

  • He serves as the honorary treasurer for the museum's fundraising committee.

Variants and Related Words

• Treasurership (n): The office, position, or term of a treasurer.

  • He held the treasurership for three years.

• Treasury (n): The funds or revenue of a state, institution, or society; or the place where these funds are managed. (Note: This is a related but distinct concept from the person, the treasurer).

  • The proposal must be approved by the treasury department.

Synonyms

• Bursar: An official in charge of funds, especially at a college or university.
• Financial officer: A general term for someone managing financial affairs.
• Cashier: A person handling cash transactions in a bank or business. (Note: This often implies a more operational, day-to-day role than a strategic one).

Related Phrases

• "To serve as treasurer": To perform the duties of a treasurer.
  • She agreed to serve as treasurer for the local community association.

Related Idioms

• "To hold the purse strings": To control the spending of money. (This idiom describes a function similar to a treasurer's responsibility).
  • As the company's treasurer, she effectively holds the purse strings.

Noun

1. an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds