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How do you spell Chancellor?

Correct spelling

chancellor

Remember the Latin cancelli (lattice gate) - chancellor has double-L like a lattice.

Why is chancellor spelled this way?

From Latin cancellarius, a court secretary who stood at the cancelli (lattice gate). The chancellor was the person behind the barrier — a gatekeeper who became a leader.

Common misspellings of chancellor

chancelorchanellorchancellarchanceller

Example

The university chancellor delivered the commencement address to graduating students.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell chancellor?+
The correct spelling is "chancellor". Remember the Latin cancelli (lattice gate) - chancellor has double-L like a lattice.
Is it chancelor or chancellor?+
The correct spelling is "chancellor", not "chancelor".

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