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Home Secretary

American

noun

British.

the secretary of state for the Home Office.

Home Secretary British

noun

government short for Secretary of State for the Home Department ; the head of the Home Office

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Etymology

Origin of Home Secretary

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled changes to the system earlier this year, including plans for people granted asylum in the UK being offered only temporary protection subject to review every 30 months.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After the trial, the UK Sikh Federation wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calling for anti-Sikh hate crimes to be recorded in a similar way to those against Jews and Muslims.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He said he "supports the broad thrust" of what Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is proposing.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

More damaging still, several of his closest advisers have reportedly urged him to announce a timeline for his departure, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the two most senior Cabinet ministers.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Friends sent petitions too, everybody signed them, but the Home Secretary could never do anything.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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