a person who works in an office, working for another person, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc.

an official of a club, society, etc. who deals with mail, keeping records and making business arrangements

She served as club secretary for 25 years.

The union's branch secretary said he hoped a solution would be found.

(in the UK) the head of an important government department

the head of a government department, chosen by the president

She was deputy secretary of agriculture in the first Obama administration.

an assistant of a government minister, an ambassador, etc.

Ms Watson is a former parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Education.

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