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secretariat

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Noun — The administrative office or staff that supports an organisation, especially a government body or international agency.

How to use secretariat

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the UN Secretariat secretariat staff

Etymology

Borrowed from French "secrétariat."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “secretariat” mean?

The word “secretariat” means the administrative office or staff that supports an organisation, especially a government body or international agency. In plain terms, the office or team that runs the administrative side of a large organisation.

How do you pronounce “secretariat”?

“Secretariat” is pronounced sehk-ruh-TEH-uh-rih-uht (/ˌsɛk.ɹəˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ in IPA).

How do you use “secretariat” in a sentence?

Here is “secretariat” used in a sentence: “The United Nations Secretariat handles the day-to-day work of the organisation.”

What part of speech is “secretariat”?

“Secretariat” is a noun.

Where does the word “secretariat” come from?

The word “secretariat” comes from French. Borrowed from French "secrétariat.".

Is “secretariat” a common word?

“Secretariat” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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