camerlengo
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9.9
A person who manages the money and household affairs for a king or noble
- noun
- /ˌkæmərˈleɪŋɡoʊ/
- Archaic
:
camerlengo
- During the ceremony, the camerlengo announced the new financial policies of the monarchy.
Examples
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Historically, the camerlengo was tasked with managing the finances of the noble family's estate.
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The camerlengo is just a priest here, the former pope's chamberlain.
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The camerlengo oversees the budget for the royal household, ensuring all expenses are accounted for.
Synonyms
1
9.9
A person who runs a large household and its staff, often in medieval times
places greater emphasis on managing finances and treasury duties
9.9
A person who manages the money and accounts of a town or royal household
is about managing both domestic affairs and finances in noble households
major-domo
vscamerlengo
9.8
A person who manages the staff and daily running of a large house
includes financial management as well as broader household responsibility
Surface Forms
camerlengo singular
camerlengos plural
Etymology
Camerlengo comes from the Latin and Italian word camera, meaning 'chamber' or room, and like the English chamberlain it named the person who looked after a noble's rooms and money. So a camerlengo was a household officer who managed domestic affairs and finances.