chamberlain

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o funcionário responsável pela administração do patrimônio ou da casa de um monarca ou nobre, ou o tesoureiro de uma corporação municipal.

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.

   🇵🇹Tesoureiro municipal

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Administrador do palácio real

   Sinônimos: major-domoseneschalsteward

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