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secretariat
[sek-ri-tair-ee-uht]
noun
the officials or office entrusted with administrative duties, maintaining records, and overseeing or performing secretarial duties, especially for an international organization.
the secretariat of the United Nations.
a group or department of secretaries.
the place where a secretary transacts business, preserves records, etc.
secretariat
/ ˌɛɪˈɛəɪə /
noun
an office responsible for the secretarial, clerical, and administrative affairs of a legislative body, executive council, or international organization
the staff of such an office
the building or rooms in which such an office is housed
a body of secretaries
a secretary's place of work; office
the position of a secretary
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of secretariat1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of secretariat1
Example Sentences
Provincial officials at the culture secretariat have rejected the allegations, blaming financial pressures for being "unable to provide support".
The government refused, claiming that they did not “hold” the material because it had been gathered by a separate “secretariat” working for Mr Hamilton.
She can’t quite believe that luscious green grass has replaced the hundreds of protester tents that filled the field opposite the presidential secretariat.
In a statement on Wednesday Mr Shields said: "On behalf of the secretariat, I would like to apologise to Liberal-endorsed councillors that were not nominated and to the party membership more broadly."
It added that the president would take over Mr Trong’s duties in running the party’s central committee, politburo and secretariat.
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