social secretary
Americannoun
noun
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a member of an organization who arranges its social events
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a personal secretary who deals with private correspondence, etc
Etymology
Origin of social secretary
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Axelrod suggested that Trump get in touch with Obama’s social secretary about the ballroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
In April 2022, the Health and Care Act 2022 gave the UK health and social secretary the power to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025
The meals are prepared, plated as they would be served and tasted by the social secretary and the first lady, who makes the final call on what will be served.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
The captions are narrated by White House social secretary Carlos Elizondo and pop up on the screen to offer viewers historical information on each of the rooms.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Occasionally a social secretary is also a social manager; devises entertainments and arranges all details such as the decorations of the house for a dance, or a programme of entertainment following a very large dinner.
From Etiquette by Post, Emily
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