secretariat

/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛriət/
/sɛkreˈtɛriɪt/
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Other forms: secretariats

Definitions of secretariat
  1. noun
    an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations
    synonyms: secretariate
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    types:
    Pan American Union
    the administrative agency of the Organization of American States
    United Nations Secretariat
    the administrative arm of the United Nations
    type of:
    administrative body, administrative unit
    a unit with administrative responsibilities
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