under secretary
un·der sec·re·tar·y
U u Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-der sek-ri-ter-ee]
- /ˈʌn dər ˈsɛk rɪˌtɛr i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-der sek-ri-ter-ee]
- /ˈʌn dər ˈsɛk rɪˌtɛr i/
Definition of under secretary words
- noun under secretary an official who is subordinate to a principal secretary, as in the U.S. cabinet: Under Secretary of the Treasury. 1
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Origin of under secretary
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90
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Parts of speech for Under secretary
noun
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under secretary popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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