subcabinet

American  

[suhb-kab-uh-nit, suhb-kab-] / sʌbˈkæb ə nɪt, ˈsʌbˌkæb- /

noun

1. a group of advisers ranking below the cabinet level, chosen by a chief executive usually from members of the various executive departments.

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adjective

1. of or relating to a subcabinet.

Etymology

Origin of subcabinet

First recorded in 1950–55; sub- + cabinet

Example Sentences

But since the state was not on track to achieve those goals, Walz issued an executive order in 2019 to create a new climate change subcabinet to establish new strategies to slash emissions.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2022

A draft of the new report, which is still being finalized, points out that the subcabinet was constrained by “a short time-frame, zero funding and no additional staff.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2017

“Having a subcabinet to back up your views,” Mr. Cardin added, “gives you the confidence to be more direct.”

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2017

Haslam in 2011 created his public safety subcabinet to coordinate efforts to make Tennessee a safer state.

From Washington Times • Dec. 8, 2014

There is evidence that the subcabinet group was responsible for considerable cross-fertilization of civil rights programs among the departments.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.