A new language, a new life
/ English Dictionary

SECRETARIAT

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1973play

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Instance hypernyms:

thoroughbred (a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares)

Sense 2

Meaning:

An administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizationsplay

Synonyms:

secretariat; secretariate

Classified under:

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

Hypernyms ("secretariat" is a kind of...):

administrative body; administrative unit (a unit with administrative responsibilities)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "secretariat"):

Pan American Union (the administrative agency of the Organization of American States)

United Nations Secretariat (the administrative arm of the United Nations)

Credits




YOU MAY ALSO LIKE


© 2000-2024 Titi Tudorancea Learning | Titi Tudorancea® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy | Contact