Undersecretary
/ˌʌndəˈrsɛkrɪˌtɛri/
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Definition
(noun) An administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet
Sentence Examples
The undersecretary was maintained in office by the political bosses.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ was appointed to assist the minister with several important matters related to the national budget today.