chancellor

/ˈtʃænsələr/

Definitions

1. noun

The chief administrator or executive of a university or college.

“The chancellor of the university delivered the commencement address.”

2. noun

A high-ranking government official, often serving as head of government or a department.

“The chancellor of Germany played a key role in European politics.”

3. verb

To manage or supervise the affairs of an institution or organization.

“She was tasked with chancellor-ing the university’s finances.”

Synonyms

  • administrator
  • executive
  • president

Antonyms

  • inferior
  • subordinate