Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chamberlain

3 senses of chamberlain

Sense 1
Chamberlain, Neville Chamberlain, Arthur Neville Chamberlain -- (British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940))
       INSTANCE OF=> statesman, solon, national leader -- (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)

Sense 2
chamberlain -- (the treasurer of a municipal corporation)
       => treasurer, financial officer -- (an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds)

Sense 3
chamberlain -- (an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman)
       => steward -- (someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else)