As nouns the difference between receptionist and bursar
is that receptionist is an employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting while bursar is the treasurer of a university, college or school.
receptionist
English
Noun
An employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting.
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A secretary whose tasks prominently include the above.
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Related terms
* receipt
* receive
* receptacle
* receptive
* receptor
bursar
English
Noun
(
en noun)
The treasurer of a university, college or school.
Derived terms
* bursary
Related terms
* bursa
* purse
* reimburse