Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A principal executive officer, as in certain political parties or governmental bodies such as the United Nations.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
Secretary General .
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Examples
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- Chen Tyau-her, secretary-general of the East Asian Relations Commission Taiwan expressed its concerns to Japan over Tokyo's proposal to search for undersea resources near the Diaoyutai (釣魚台) islands after it learned of the plan from Kyodo News Agency, said Chen Tyau-her (陳調和), secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 'East Asian Relations Commission.
Taipei Times 2010
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Three years earlier, the generalissimo’s wife had taken on the title of secretary-general of the Chinese air force.
The Last Empress Hannah Pakula 2009
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Davutoglu said he had spoken with counterparts in Brazil, Germany and the United States concerning the situation in Syria, and planned to call the secretary-general of the Arab League.
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A few days later U.N. secretary-general Kurt Waldheim agreed to organize a second conference on the refugee crisis, in Geneva in July.
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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A few days later U.N. secretary-general Kurt Waldheim agreed to organize a second conference on the refugee crisis, in Geneva in July.
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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A few days later U.N. secretary-general Kurt Waldheim agreed to organize a second conference on the refugee crisis, in Geneva in July.
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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OPEC's secretary-general brushed aside fears of a repeat of the 2008 oil-price spike, saying group now has more spare capacity that it could quickly start pumping if the need arises.
What's News 2011
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The former secretary-general of the United Nations, Kurt Waldheim, was running for president.
Lunch With the Holy Roman Emperor Seth Lipsky 2011
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On Wednesday, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO's secretary-general, said the alliance had damaged or destroyed more than 2,700 military targets since its campaign began.
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OPEC's secretary-general brushed aside fears of a repeat of the 2008 oil-price spike, saying the group now has more spare capacity.
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