Meaning of the word undersecretary in English

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undersecretary

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

Noun

1.

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.
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