secretary — a person employed to handle correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person employed to handle correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekrəteri/
Example Sentences
- My secretary reminds me of my appointments better than my own mother reminds me to eat vegetables.
- The secretary took detailed notes during the board meeting.
- She worked as a secretary before becoming the CEO of the company.
secretary
NOUN[/ˈsekrəteri/]
a person employed to handle correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin secretarius, meaning 'one entrusted with secrets' or 'confidential officer'. It originated in medieval times, when royal scribes and personal attendants handled confidential documents and state affairs for monarchs.
Breakdown
secretarius (Latin: secret-related officer) < secretum (secret, confidential matter) + -arius (agent suffix, 'one who does/handles'). The suffix -arius denotes a person responsible for or associated with the root concept.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My secretary reminds me of my appointments better than my own mother reminds me to eat vegetables.”
“The secretary took detailed notes during the board meeting.”
“She worked as a secretary before becoming the CEO of the company.”
“The secretary's coffee-making skills were so legendary that people scheduled meetings just for the coffee.”
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