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subsecretariat

American  
[suhb-sek-ri-tair-ee-it, suhb-sek-] / sʌbˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər i ɪt, ˌsʌb sɛk- /

noun

  1. an administrative department that assists and is subordinate to a secretariat.

Etymology

Origin of subsecretariat

sub- + secretariat

Example Sentences

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With the official surrender, a cheering throng streamed past the Subsecretariat of Press and Information.

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