chancellor

• Nom désignant un haut fonctionnaire ou un dirigeant dans divers contextes, par exemple le chef d'une université, le principal ministre d'un gouvernement ou un diplomate de haut rang.

A noun referring to a senior official or leader in various contexts, such as the head of a university, the chief minister of a government, or a high-ranking diplomatic officer.

1. B2formal

   The head of government in some countries, such as Germany or Austria.

   chancelier (chef de gouvernement)

   • The chancellor delivered a speech on economic reform.
   • Germany's chancellor is elected by the parliament.
   • The chancellor met with foreign leaders to discuss trade agreements.

   Synonymespremier

2. University leaderB2formal

   The ceremonial or executive head of a university.

   Chancelier d'université

   • The chancellor of the university presided over the graduation ceremony.
   • She was appointed as the new chancellor of Oxford.
   • The chancellor announced a new scholarship program.

   Synonymespresidentprincipalrectorvice chancellor

3. Finance ministerB2formalbritish

   In the UK, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is the minister responsible for economic and financial matters.

   Chancelier de l'Échiquier

   • The chancellor presented the annual budget to Parliament.
   • The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new tax policies.
   • He served as chancellor during a period of economic growth.

   Synonymeschancellor of the exchequer