Meaning & use
Chancellor
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A senior government or academic official, such as the head of government in some countries or the chief administrative officer of a university.
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The chancellor announced new tax measures in the annual budget speech.
The university's chancellor presided over the graduation ceremony.
A note on using this word
The title's meaning varies by country and institution; in Germany, the chancellor is the head of government, while in the UK, the "Chancellor of the Exchequer" oversees finance.
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