secretary

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/]

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Senses

1. secretary (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.

Example: I have a personal secretary to help me organize my clients.

2. secretary (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The head of a department of government.

Example: Well briefly, sir, I am the Permanent Under Secretary of State, known as the Permanent Secretary.

3. secretary (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.

Example: Ban Ki-Moon was a secretary general of the United Nations.

4. secretary (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To serve as a secretary of.

Structure of the word

Roots:

krey (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: krey

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