secretariat
noun/ˌsɛkrɪˈtɛriət/
Frequency rank: #8,154 most common English word
Meaning
A department or office responsible for administrative tasks, especially in a large organization or government body.
Example sentence
All official documents must be submitted to the secretariat before the deadline.
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