noun

directorate

dih-REHK-tuh-ruht

noun

A division of an organization headed by a director.

"The proposal was reviewed by the trade directorate."

A group of directors collectively.

"The directorate met to discuss the merger."

How to Use Directorate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA department or body led by a director, or the directors as a group.

directorates plural

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The proposal was reviewed by the trade _____.

From "director" plus the suffix "-ate."

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