Undersecretary

usgb/ˈʌndərsekrəteri/
noun

A government official who is ranked below a secretary in their department.

The undersecretary of state will represent the country in the conference.
Visual representation of "undersecretary" - A government official who is ranked below a secretary in their department.

Often appears as...

  • undersecretary of state
  • undersecretary for defense

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Academic, Technical

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Hierarchy Position

The undersecretary is a high-ranking but not the top official, often reporting to a secretary.

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She worked her way up to undersecretary, just one level below the secretary.
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Government Role

Undersecretaries are involved in specific governmental duties, which can be indicated by their title.

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The undersecretary for economic affairs handles fiscal policies.
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Formal Use

The term is formal, used in official and political contexts more than in casual conversation.

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During the ceremony, the undersecretary delivered a speech.
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