kanslichef

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • a head of administration (at an embassy)
  • a senior judge referee (Högsta domstolen, Regeringsrätten)
  • a secretary (in a utskott (parliamentary committee))
  • a chief executive (in a kommun (municipality) and landsting (county council))
  • an administrative director (other offices)

Etymology

Compound from Swedish kansli + Swedish chef.

Origin

Swedish

chef

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