Meaning of the word undersecretary in English

What does undersecretary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

undersecretary

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈsek.rə.ter.i/
UK /ˌʌn.dəˈsek.rə.tər.i/

Noun

a person who works for and has a slightly lower rank than the secretary (= person in charge) of a government department:

Example:
She's Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs.