British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
"The cabinet listened intently as Chamberlain explained his controversial decision to concede territory in hopes of avoiding another war."
the treasurer of a municipal corporation
"The new chamberlain announced that the city's annual budget surplus would be distributed among the local schools next month."
an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman
"The new chamberlain spent his mornings inspecting the royal kitchens and organizing the schedule for the visiting duke's dinner."
A senior royal official in charge of superintending the arrangement of domestic affairs and often charged with receiving and paying out money kept in the royal chamber, especially in the United Kingdom and in Denmark.
"After years of managing the King's household budget and overseeing the daily operations of the palace, Lady Margaret retired from her role as Chamberlain to take up a position in private diplomacy."
A surname.
"The famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens designed several notable buildings for the Chamberlain family in Birmingham."