secretariat
1 synonym for secretariat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The administrative office or staff that supports an organisation, especially a government body or international agency.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
secretariate
How to use secretariat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the UN Secretariat
secretariat staff
Etymology
Borrowed from French "secrétariat."
Full origin of secretariat →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.
