secretary
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secretaries
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECRETARY
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1
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a person whose job is to handle records, letters, etc., for another person in an office
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see also press secretary
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You can set up an appointment with my secretary.
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He works as a legal secretary.
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She is our executive/administrative secretary. [=a secretary with some management duties]
2
:
a person in a club or other organization who is in charge of keeping letters and records
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He was the club's secretary.
3
a
US
:
an official who is selected by the President and is in charge of a particular department of the government
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the Secretary of Commerce
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the Treasury Secretary
b
British
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a government official who helps a minister, an ambassador, etc.
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He is a junior secretary at the embassy.
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secretarial duties
