director general

noun

Meaning

The highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution. In reference to government, the executive officer below the minister of the department.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

secretary(English)commissioner(English)superintendent(English)administrator(English)manager(English)chief(English)officer(English)editor-in-chief(English)

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