What is the meaning of Secretary of Agriculture?

noun

  • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Agriculture.
    • usage: "the first Secretary of Agriculture was Norman J. Colman, who was appointed by Cleveland"
  • The position of the head of the Department of Agriculture.
    • usage: "the post of Secretary of Agriculture was established in 1889"
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