Chamberlain
ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn
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Definition of Chamberlain - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namesurname used to identify families
  • Chamberlain is a common surname in England.
family name last name
2.
historical figureDatedUKbritish prime minister known for appeasement policyDatedUK
  • Chamberlain declared war on Germany in 1939.
politician statesman
3.
place in USARareUScity in Brule County, South DakotaRareUS
  • Chamberlain is the county seat of Brule County.
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Papal Chamberlainn.
court title given by the Pope before 1968
He was appointed as a Papal Chamberlain in 1965.

Origin of Chamberlain

Middle English, chaumberlein (chamber) + -lein (servant)

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ancestryclanfamilyheritageidentifierlineagenamesurnameadministrationappeasementdiplomacygovernment

Examples of Chamberlain in a sentence

  • I read a novel by an author named Chamberlain.
  • Chamberlain met with Hitler in Munich.
  • Many criticized Chamberlain's policies.
  • Chamberlain hosts an annual river festival.
  • The museum in Chamberlain attracts many visitors.

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  1. French:Chamberlain, ...
  2. German:Chamberlain, ...
  3. Italian:Chamberlain, ...
  4. Spanish:Chamberlain, ...
  5. Portuguese:Chamberlain, ...
  6. Chinese:张伯伦, 钱伯兰, ...
  7. Japanese:チェンバレン, ...
  8. Arabic:تشامبرلين, شامبرلين, ...
  9. Hebrew:צֶ'מְבֶּרְלֵין, ...
  10. Russian:Чемберлен, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Чемберлен, ...
  12. Hindi:चेम्बरलेन, ...
chamberlain
/ˈtʃeɪm.bə.lɪn/

Definition of chamberlain - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
royaltyDatedsenior royal official managing domestic affairsDated
  • The chamberlain organized the royal banquet.
butler steward
2.
household managerDatedofficial in charge of managing a householdDated
  • The chamberlain ensured all guests were attended to promptly..
administrator manager steward
3.
honorary titleDatedhigh officer of state with honorary titleDated
  • He was appointed as the chamberlain by the Pope.
courtier official steward
4.
financeDatedUKtreasurer of a municipal corporationDatedUK
  • The chamberlain presented the annual budget to the council.
bursar financial officer treasurer
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Origin of chamberlain

Old French, chamber (room) + lain (servant)

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Examples of chamberlain in a sentence

  • A new chamberlain was appointed by the king.
  • The chamberlain organized the grand feast flawlessly.
  • As a chamberlain, he managed the royal household with precision.
  • The king's chamberlain announced the arrival of the guests.
  • As chamberlain, he had significant influence at court.
  • The chamberlain managed the city's financial affairs.

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  1. French:chambellan, officier d'État, ...
  2. German:Kammerherr, Haushofmeister, ...
  3. Italian:ciambellano, maggiordomo, ...
  4. Spanish:camarero mayor, mayordomo, ...
  5. Portuguese:camareiro, camareiro-mor, ...
  6. Chinese:内侍, 总管, ...
  7. Japanese:侍従, 執事, ...
  8. Arabic:حاجب, مدير المنزل, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָצְרָן, מְנַהֵל הַבַּיִת, ...
  10. Russian:камергер, дворецкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:камергер, управитель, ...
  12. Hindi:चेम्बरलेन, महल प्रबंधक, ...
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