B2nounformalpoliticseducation
US/ˈtʃæn.sə.lər/
UK/ˈtʃɑːn.sə.lə/
the head of government in Germany or Austria, the UK finance minister, or the official head of a university
In context
The German chancellor met several European leaders in Brussels this week.
The chancellor announced new taxes in her budget speech.
The university chancellor handed each graduate a diploma on stage.
Words that go with chancellor
adjective + noun
- German chancellorThe German chancellor spoke at the summit.
noun + preposition
- Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Chancellor of the Exchequer presents the UK budget.
noun + noun
- university chancellorThe university chancellor opened the new campus.
- vice chancellorThe vice chancellor leads daily work at many universities.
verb + noun
- appoint a chancellorParliament will appoint a chancellor after the vote.
verb + preposition
- serve as chancellorShe served as chancellor for twelve years.