noun

secretariat

secretariat

The UN Secretariat is based in New York.

The UN Secretariat is based in New York.

The secretariat handles all administrative tasks.

The secretariat handles all administrative tasks.

((the secretariat)) the administrative office of an organization. The secretariat is responsible for day-to-day work.

Synonyms: administration, bureau, office

From Latin 'secretarius' (confidential officer), with the suffix '-at' denoting an office or function.

Think of the 'secret' place where the important administrative work of an organization is carried out.

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