Regierungschef
head of government
noun re-GEE-rungs-shef Less Common
Origin: compound of Regierung plus French chef
Usage Note
Regierungschef is the head of government (a chancellor or prime minister), distinct from a Staatschef (head of state). The final Chef keeps its French 'shef' sound. A female counterpart is a Regierungschefin.
Examples
"Der Regierungschef hielt eine Rede."
Natural Translation
The head of government gave a speech.
Literal Translation
The head-of-government held a speech.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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