Chancellor

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃænsələr/

Definitions of chancellor

noun The head of a university or college.

Example Sentences

A1 The chancellor of the university welcomed the new students.

A2 The chancellor signed the new policy into effect.

B1 The chancellor is responsible for overseeing the budget of the school.

B2 The chancellor met with faculty members to discuss the upcoming changes.

C1 The chancellor's decision to increase tuition fees was met with backlash from students.

C2 The chancellor's term in office was marked by significant reforms in the education system.

Examples of chancellor in a Sentence

formal The chancellor of the university announced a new scholarship program for students.

informal Did you hear what the chancellor said about the upcoming changes?

slang The chancellor is really shaking things up at the school.

figurative As the chancellor of the family, she made the final decision on all matters.

Grammatical Forms of chancellor

• past tense: chancellors
• plural: chancellors
• comparative: more chancellor
• superlative: most chancellor
• present tense: chancellor
• future tense: will chancellor
• perfect tense: have chancellored
• continuous tense: is chancelloring
• singular: chancellor
• positive degree: chancellor
• infinitive: to chancellor
• gerund: chancelloring
• participle: chancelloring

Origin and Evolution of chancellor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'chancellor' originated from the Latin word 'cancellarius', which referred to a secretary or record keeper.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the role of a chancellor evolved from a secretary to a high-ranking official in various governmental and educational institutions.