chamberlain

A noun referring to an officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble, or the treasurer of a municipal corporation.

• 🌐اسم يدل على موظف كبير يتولى إدارة شؤون منزل ملك أو نبيل أو الإشراف على خزينته، أو أمين صندوق في مؤسسة بلدية.

1. Municipal treasurer C1 formal british

   The financial officer responsible for managing the funds and accounts of a city or town.

   • The chamberlain presented the annual budget to the city council.
   • As chamberlain, he oversaw all municipal expenditures.
   • The chamberlain's report showed a surplus for the fiscal year.

   🌐أمين خزانة البلدية

   المرادفات: comptrollertreasurer

2. Royal household manager C1 formal british

   A senior official in charge of the domestic affairs and administration of a royal or noble household.

   • The chamberlain announced the arrival of the king's guests.
   • He served as chamberlain to the Duke of York for over a decade.
   • The chamberlain was responsible for organizing all court ceremonies.

   🌐مدير الشؤون الداخلية للبلاط الملكي

   المرادفات: major-domoseneschalsteward

• chamberlains plural form
• chamberlains' possessive plural form
• chamberlain's possessive singular form