1. the head of a university or college
2. a high government official, especially the head of government in some countries
3. a senior government minister in charge of finance
Usage: British

Examples

• The chancellor announced new funding for research programs.
• She was appointed chancellor of the university last year.
• The German chancellor met with world leaders at the summit.
• The chancellor of the exchequer presented the annual budget.
• Students gathered to hear the chancellor’s graduation speech.
• The chancellor’s office is located in the main administration building.
• He served as chancellor for over a decade before retiring.