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secretaryship

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //sɪˈkrɛtəriˌʃɪp//

KK: /sɪˈkrɛtəriˌʃɪp/

noun
Definition

The role or position of a secretary, who is responsible for managing tasks and communications in an organization.


Example

She was promoted to the position of secretaryship after years of hard work.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about Sarah getting the secretaryship at her new job?
Sloth B
Yeah, that's so exciting for her!
Sloth A
I know! It’s a big step in her career.
Sloth B
Absolutely, I think she’ll do a fantastic job.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
administration
management
office
Antonyms
disorganization
chaos
anarchy
Root Explanation

Secretaryship → It is formed from "secretary" (from Latin *secretarius*, meaning one entrusted with secrets) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of being). The word "secretaryship" refers to the position or office of a secretary, someone who manages confidential information.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'secretary' as someone who is 'entrusted with secrets' and the '-ship' indicating a position or role. This helps you remember that 'secretaryship' is the role of managing those secrets.

Visually Confused Words
undersecretaryship
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