What is the meaning of Secretary of Defense?

noun

  • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Defense Department.
    • usage: "the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman"
  • The position of the head of the Department of Defense.
    • usage: "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947"
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