noun
Uncommon
secretariat
sehk-ruh-TEH-uh-rih-uht
Secretariat (noun) means the administrative office or staff that supports an organisation, especially a government body or international agency. Example: “The United Nations Secretariat handles the day-to-day work of the organisation.”
noun
1
The administrative office or staff that supports an organisation, especially a government body or international agency.
"The United Nations Secretariat handles the day-to-day work of the organisation."
How to use secretariat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe office or team that runs the administrative side of a large organisation.
Common pairings
the UN Secretariat
secretariat staff
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Word forms
- Plural
- secretariats
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Etymology
Borrowed from French "secrétariat."
Synonyms
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secretariate
Rhymes for secretariat
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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.
