What is another word for the treasury?

Pronunciation: [ðə tɹˈɛʒəɹi] (IPA)

"The treasury" is a phrase that refers to a government department responsible for managing finances. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this phrase. One synonym is "the exchequer", which refers to the funds held by the treasury. Another synonym is "the finance ministry", which denotes the government department in charge of managing public finances. A third synonym is "the treasury department", which is the name given to the government agency responsible for collecting revenue and spending funds. Other synonyms for "the treasury" may include "the fiscal department" or "the financial branch", depending on the context in which they are used.

What are the hypernyms for The treasury?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The treasury

  • Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.
    Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • There is a great difference between Christianity and religion at the south. If a man goes to the communion table, and pays money into the treasury of the church, no matter if it be the price of blood, he is called religious.
    Harriet Ann Jacobs
  • I received my money from the treasury, I used to very early to go the clubs, but when the burden of looking after my children came upon me I tried to live a quite life, and save as much as I could.
    Kamisese Mara
  • The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled.
    Ross Perot
  • How unfair the fate which ordains that those who have the least should be always adding to the treasury of the wealthy.
    Terence

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