Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secretariate
noun
/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛriət/
Definition
A secretariat is a department or office responsible for administrative work, particularly in organizations or governments.
Examples
- The United Nations Secretariat handles various administrative functions for the organization.
- The secretariat of the conference organized all the logistics for the event.
Meaning
The term refers to the administrative support or staff that manages the day-to-day operations of an organization or government body.
Synonyms
- administration
- office
- management
