HyperDic: chamberlain

English > 3 senses of the word Chamberlain / chamberlain:
NOUNperson Chamberlain, Neville Chamberlain, Arthur Neville ChamberlainBritish statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
person chamberlainthe treasurer of a municipal corporation
person chamberlainan officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman
Chamberlain / chamberlain > pronunciation
Soundschey'mberlahn; chey'mberlihn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
Adrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > Chamberlain: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningBritish statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940).
SynonymsNeville Chamberlain, Arthur Neville Chamberlain
Instance ofstatesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishArthur Neville Chamberlain, Neville Chamberlain
CatalanNeville Chamberlain
English > chamberlain: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe treasurer of a municipal corporation.
Broadertreasurer, financial officerAn officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
Spanishcamarlengo
Catalancamarlenc
English > chamberlain: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningAn officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman.
Broaderstewardsomeone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
Spanishcamarlengo
Catalancamarlenc

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