secretary

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/ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ English

Definitions

noun

Someone entrusted with a secret; a confidant.
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
(often capitalized) The head of a department of government.
A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.“Ban Ki-Moon was a secretary general of the United Nations.”

verb

To serve as a secretary of.

Related words

Synonyms

secretaire repository escritoire secretarial assistant writing table secretariat directorate bureau commissioner director-general secretary-general registrar treasurership undersecretary assistant attaché

Associated

treasury treasurer hillary affairs cabinet defense clinton commerce gerald embassy deputy

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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