treasurer
UK: ˈtreʒərə | US: ˈtreʒərər
n. an officer entrusted with the management of funds or finances, especially for an organization or government body
treasurer = treasure<wealth> + er<agent noun suffix>
- treasure (from Old French tresor, Latin thesaurus <hoard, store>)
- er (agentive suffix indicating a person associated with an action or role)
Etymology Origin:
The word treasurer traces back to the Old French tresorier, derived from tresor (treasure), which itself originates from the Latin thesaurus (a store or hoard). The suffix -er (from Old English -ere) denotes a person who manages or oversees something. Thus, a treasurer is literally "one who manages wealth." The term reflects the historical role of individuals appointed to safeguard valuables, evolving into modern financial stewardship.
The treasurer presented the annual budget report to the board.
She was elected treasurer of the student council.
The company’s treasurer oversees all financial transactions.
As treasurer, his responsibility is to ensure funds are allocated properly.
The nonprofit organization hired a new treasurer to manage donations.