chancellor · noun C /ˈtʃæn.sə.lər/
chancellor (GOVERNMENT)
C2 the leader of the government in some countries
Dictionary example:
the German chancellor
Learner example:
Besides the point that our current government has become very much immovable during the last decade, Chancellor Kohl ought to know very well about Germany's historical development since he had passed his exam in history. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)
chancellor (LEADER)
C2 a person with a high rank in a government or university
Dictionary examples:
He became chancellor in 2010.
University faculty met with the chancellor to discuss their concerns.
Learner example:
[He] soon rose to be the First Secretary in the Department of Finance, directly under the Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
