What is the meaning of Secretary of State?

noun

  • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of State.
    • usage: "the first Secretary of State was Thomas Jefferson"
  • A government minister for foreign relations.
  • The position of the head of the State Department.
    • usage: "the position of Secretary of State was established in 1789"
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