Cham·ber·lain (ch m b r-l n), (Arthur) Neville 1869-1940. British politician and prime minister (1937-1940) who advocated a policy of appeasement toward the fascist regimes of Europe. He was forced to declare war on Germany after its invasion of Poland in 1939. |
| Chamberlain, Sir (Joseph) Austen 1863-1937. British politician who helped establish the Locarno Pact. He shared the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize. |
| Chamberlain, Wilton Norman Known as "Wilt." Born 1936. American basketball player. He ranks among the all-time leading NBA scorers and rebounders and holds the record for most points (100) scored in a single game. |
| cham·ber·lain (chmbr-ln) n. 1. a. An officer who manages the household of a sovereign or noble; a chief steward. b. A high-ranking official in various royal courts. 2. An official who receives the rents and fees of a municipality; a treasurer. 3. Roman Catholic Church An often honorary papal attendant. [Middle English chaumberlein, from Old French chamberlenc, from Frankish *kamerling : Late Latin camera, chamber; see chamber + Germanic *-linga-, one connected with; see -ling1.] |
chamberlain
Noun
History an officer who managed the household of a king or nobleman [Old French chamberlayn]
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| Noun | 1. |  Chamberlain - British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940) |
| 2. | chamberlain - the treasurer of a municipal corporation financial officer, treasurer - an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds | |
| 3. | chamberlain - an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman steward - someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else |
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