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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 said tech companies "have a moral duty to act by making it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images. If they don't, we will legislate".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said misinformation and inflammatory commentary were making a "dreadful situation even worse".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Earlier, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called out a "dangerous undercurrent" in reaction to crimes, which she says are leading to threats.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the right to protest was "a cornerstone of our democracy".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The Home Secretary always said that justice must take its course.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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