Definition

A place or office where a chancellor works, often related to government or diplomatic functions.

Example

The chancellery is responsible for managing diplomatic relations between countries.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new chancellery opening downtown?

Yeah, I read that it's going to be a major hub for diplomatic activities.

I wonder what it will look like inside the chancellery.

I hope they have a nice waiting area for visitors!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chancellery → It is formed from "chancellor" (from Old French *chancelier*, meaning the keeper of the seal) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with). The word "chancellery" refers to the office or place associated with a chancellor.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'chancellor' as the keeper of important documents, and the '-ery' indicates a place, so a chancellery is the place where a chancellor works.

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