HyperDic: secretariate

English > 1 sense of the word secretariate:
NOUNgroupsecretariate, secretariatan administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties
English > secretariate: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningAn administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations.
Synonymsecretariat
NarrowerPan American UnionThe administrative agency of the Organization of American States
United Nations SecretariatThe administrative arm of the United Nations
Broaderadministrative unit, administrative bodyA unit with administrative responsibilities
Spanishsecretariado, secretaría, secretaria
Catalansecretaria, secretariat

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