CEFR B2

under secretary

noun

Meaning

A government official who ranks below a secretary and assists in managing a department.

Examples

The under secretary of defense announced new military initiatives.
She was appointed as an under secretary for foreign affairs.

Synonyms: deputy, assistant secretary, vice minister

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under secretary (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌʌndər ˈsek.rə.ter.i

Definition

A government official who ranks below a secretary and assists in managing a department.

Examples

The under secretary of defense announced new military initiatives.
She was appointed as an under secretary for foreign affairs.
The minister relies heavily on the advice of his under secretary.

How to Use under secretary

under secretary of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the specific department or area of responsibility. — "She is the under secretary of commerce."
under secretary for (prepositional phrase): Indicates the specific policy area or function. — "He was appointed under secretary for international relations."

Synonyms of under secretary

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Antonyms of under secretary

Words with the opposite meaning to under secretary:

secretary

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