/ˈsekrətri/
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Meaning
A person whose job is to write letters, answer calls and keep an office in order.
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Word origin
From Latin secretarius, a person trusted with secrets.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- secretarius
- English cognates
- secret
Grammar
Examples
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A "secretary" helps to run an office.
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Here "secretary" means the person who keeps the diary.
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"Work as" names the job that somebody does.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 10: secretary, mood, mystery and 7 more words.