Definition

A person responsible for managing and overseeing the money and financial matters of an organization, such as a government, corporation, or club.

Example

The treasurer presented the financial report at the annual meeting.

Conversation

Have you heard who got elected as the new treasurer for our club?

Yeah, I heard it's Jessica! She’s really good with numbers.

I think she’ll do a great job managing our funds as the treasurer.

Definitely! I trust her to keep everything organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Treasurer → It is formed from "treasure" (from Old French *tresor*, meaning wealth or valuable items) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A treasurer is a person who manages or oversees valuable items or wealth.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who manages 'treasure' — that's what a treasurer does, they are the person responsible for overseeing wealth.

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