secretary meaning and definition

SECRETARY noun

Definition of secretary (noun)

1. a person who is head of an administrative department of government
2. an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization
   • synonyms: secretarial assistant
3. a person to whom a secret is entrusted
   • synonyms: repository
4. a desk used for writing
   • synonyms: escritoire, secretaire, writing table