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English noun: Secretary of Education

1. Secretary of Education (person) the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Education


SamplesCarter appointed Shirley Hufstedler as the first Secretary of Education.


SynonymsEducation Secretary


Broader (hypernym)secretary

2. Secretary of Education (act) the position of the head of the Education Department


SamplesThe post of Education Secretary was created in 1979.


SynonymsEducation Secretary


Broader (hypernym)secretaryship


Member meronymUnited States Cabinet, US Cabinet









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