Secretaries

/ˈsɛk.rə.tɛr.iz/ noun

Definition

administrative assistants; officials in charge of government departments

Etymology

Latin secretarius meaning confidential officer, from secretum meaning secret

Kelly Says

Originally meant 'keeper of secrets' - these trusted officials literally held the confidential information that kept organizations running!

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