Chancellery
/ˈtʃænsələri/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Location Specific
Refers specifically to the physical office of a chancellor, often a governmental building.
The reporter waited outside the chancellery to interview officials.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fancy
Despite its formal sound, some chancelleries can be simple offices, not grand buildings.
The country's chancellery was located above a bank.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Context
Commonly used in political or bureaucratic contexts referring to government operations.
The new policy was announced from the chancellery steps.
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BureaucracyConsulateEmbassy
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