Chancellor of the Exchequer

American  

noun

1. the minister of finance in the British government.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer British  

noun

1. the cabinet minister responsible for finance

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Etymology

Origin of Chancellor of the Exchequer

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: "Heating oil prices have spiked sharply, and I know that, for families in rural communities, that is a real and urgent problem."

From BBC

"The price gouging we are seeing is totally unacceptable," said Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

From BBC

For a decade and a half, I have wondered about a private conversation I had with the late Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer under Gordon Brown, about the financial crisis.

From BBC

That leaves big tax increases, which Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveiled Wednesday in a new budget plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves faces some tough choices on Wednesday when she sets out a budget that strives to narrow the country’s fiscal gap without damaging growth.

From MarketWatch