chancellor of the exchequer

noun phrase

often capitalized C&E
: a member of the British cabinet in charge of the public income and expenditure

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The announcement was made by Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the exchequer, during her first budget since the Labour party took power, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 In late 2023, the British Museum’s trustees—chaired by the ex-UK chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne—accepted a $65 million donation from oil giant BP. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chancellor of the exchequer was in 1535

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“Chancellor of the exchequer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chancellor%20of%20the%20exchequer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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