secretariate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations
    secretariat.

WordNet

Sec`re*ta"ri*at, Sec`re*ta"ri*ate noun (Also<
  • Secretariat
  • Secretariate
)
Etymology
F. secrétariat.
Definitions
  1. The office of a secretary; the place where a secretary transacts business, keeps records, etc.

Webster 1913