HyperDic: secretariat

English > 2 senses of the word secretariat / Secretariat:
NOUNgroupsecretariat, secretariatean administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties
animalSecretariatthoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1973
secretariat / Secretariat > pronunciation
Soundsseh.krihteh'riyaht
Rhymesabbot ... zealot / Zealot: 372 rhymes with aht...
English > secretariat: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningAn administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations.
Synonymsecretariate
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
English > Secretariat: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningthoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1973.
Instance ofthoroughbredA racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares

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