Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chancellery

noun
/ˈtʃænsəleri/
Definition
The office or department of a chancellor, especially in governmental contexts.
Examples
  • The chancellery prepared the necessary documents for the international summit.
  • She worked in the chancellery, handling important correspondence between nations.
Meaning
A chancellery is associated with the administration or management of an institution, often pertaining to governmental affairs or diplomatic missions.
Synonyms
  • office
  • administration
  • government