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chancellor

[chan-suh-ler, -sler, chahn-] / ˈtʃæn sə lər, -slər, ˈtʃɑn- /
NOUN
judge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority court critic expert inspector justice referee
STRONG
adjudicator appraiser arbiter assessor bench conciliator evaluator honor intercessor intermediary interpreter judiciary magistrate marshal moderator negotiator ombudsman peacemaker reconciler umpire warden
WEAK
justice of peace legal official magister
NOUN
jurisprudent
Synonyms
WEAK
adjudicator appraiser arbiter assessor authority bench conciliator court critic evaluator expert honor inspector intercessor intermediary interpreter judiciary jurist justice justice of peace justice of the peace legal official magister magistrate marshal moderator negotiator peacemaker reconciler referee umpire warden
NOUN
justice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
court judge
STRONG
magistrate umpire
Antonyms
WEAK
illegality injustice lawlessness partiality unethicalness unfairness
NOUN
official
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator agent bureaucrat civil servant commissioner director executive leader manager minister officer representative secretary
STRONG
CEO President boss brains brass comptroller dignitary exec functionary governor higher-up incumbent magistrate marshal mayor officeholder panjandrum premier top treasurer
WEAK
big shot front office head person top brass top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee
NOUN
prime minister
Synonyms
WEAK
President chief executive chief minister chief of state chief officer commander in chief dewan doge grand vizier head of cabinet head of state leader person in charge premier

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On Wednesday, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves voiced outspoken criticism of the war on Iran, pointing to rising prices and the impact on growth, in a media interview on the sidelines of the IMF meeting.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Prof Andy Schofield, the principal and vice chancellor at the university, said Commemoration Day would allow the university to "reflect on our remarkable history".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The chancellor said the decision is "causing real hardship for people now", with higher inflation, weaker economic growth and lower tax receipts among the potential consequences.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The chancellor said the over-65s will still be able to save up to £20,000 in cash.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Guillaume joined the Social Democratic Party of Germany and eventually became a trusted aide to Willy Brandt—who was first the mayor of West Berlin and then rose to become chancellor of West Germany.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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