Word
treasurer
Phoneticstrea·sur·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹɛʒɝɝ/
UK/tɹˈɛʒəɹɐ/
Definitions
01club or group official
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the person in a club or small group who looks after the money and pays the bills.
n. the officer of an organisation, such as a club or society, who is entrusted with the receipt, care, and disbursement of its funds.
“As the club treasurer, Sarah had to keep track of all the membership fees.”
“The local gardening society elected a new treasurer to oversee the budget for the upcoming annual flower show.”
Usage
The noun is countable and often used as a title before a name.
Synonyms
02government or corporate official
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a high-level official in charge of the money for a government or a large company.
n. a senior executive or government official responsible for managing treasury operations, including liquidity, investments, and financial risk.
“The company treasurer presented the annual financial report to the board of directors.”
“The State Treasurer announced a new series of measures designed to reduce the public deficit over the next fiscal year.”
Usage
Often capitalised when referring to a specific government position.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Pierre Bousquet, a former member of the Waffen SS Charlemagne division, was the party’s treasurer for its first nine years.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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