secretary
Translation
secretary, minister
Examples
My secretary will arrange the meeting.
My secretary will arrange the meeting.
She is the Secretary of State for Education.
She is the Secretary of State for Education.
He was elected as the club secretary.
He was elected as the club secretary.
Grammar Patterns
((a secretary)) a person employed to assist with correspondence, etc. My secretary will call you back.
((Secretary of State for sth.)) a senior government minister. He is the Secretary of State for Health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant, administrator; (minister) minister
Etymology
From Latin 'secretarius', a confidential officer, someone entrusted with secrets.
Memory Tips
A 'secretary' is someone who keeps 'secrets' for their boss or organisation.