Definition

A person who works as a junior secretary, usually in a government or organization, and reports to a higher-ranking official.

Example

The undersecretary attended the meeting to discuss new policies.

Conversation

Did you hear that the new undersecretary is coming to our town next week?

Yeah, I read about that! It should be interesting to see what they have to say.

I wonder what kind of changes they plan to implement.

Hopefully, they'll bring some fresh ideas to the table.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Undersecretary → It is formed from "under-" (meaning below or beneath) and "secretary" (from Latin "secretarius", meaning one entrusted with secrets or confidential matters). The word refers to a person who works below a secretary, often assisting in administrative duties.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works 'below' ('under-') a secretary, helping with important tasks.

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