rijkskanselier

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈrɛi̯ks.kɑn.səˌliːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) imperial or in earlier times royal chancelor, the head of government (prime minister) or steward of certain (usually but not always monarchical) countries, such as the German Empire, the Weimar Republic or the Kingdom of Sweden in early modern times

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish rijk (rich, realm, empire, kingdom, full of, rich in, domain, monarchic state, abundant) + Dutch, Flemish kanselier (chancellor).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kanselier

Gloss

chancellor

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