chamberlain

• Nom désignant un officier chargé de l'administration de la maison d'un monarque ou d'un noble, ou le trésorier d'une corporation municipale.

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

1. Municipal treasurerC1formalbritish

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

   trésorier municipal

   • 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.

   Synonymescomptrollertreasurer

2. Royal household managerC1formalbritish

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

   chambellan

   • 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.

   Synonymesmajor-domoseneschalsteward