noun Uncommon

directorate

dih-REHK-tuh-ruht

Directorate (noun) means a division of an organization headed by a director. Example: “The proposal was reviewed by the trade directorate.”

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.

Word forms

directorates plural

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Etymology

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

Synonyms

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board of directors

Rhymes for directorate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “directorate” mean?

The word “directorate” means a division of an organization headed by a director. In plain terms, a department or body led by a director, or the directors as a group.

How do you pronounce “directorate”?

“Directorate” is pronounced dih-REHK-tuh-ruht (/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ in IPA).

How do you use “directorate” in a sentence?

Here is “directorate” used in a sentence: “The proposal was reviewed by the trade directorate.”

What part of speech is “directorate”?

“Directorate” is a noun.

Is “directorate” a common word?

“Directorate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “directorate” have?

“Directorate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a division of an organization headed by a director.