Plural of secretary

regular plural

The plural of secretary is secretaries.

Forms of secretary

As the Soviet Union collapsed, the party secretaries in the Central Asian republics found themselves leaders of newly-established sovereign countries.
Officers subscribe their official acts, and secretaries and clerks subscribe copies or records.From the entry subscribe
Secretaries of State: Cap up titles, as in Home Secretary David Blunkett and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw.2004, Tony Harcup, Journalism: Principles and Practice, SAGE Publications, Style Guide for Journalists, page 137. From the entry cap up
This group includes secretaries, clerks, data processors, telephone operators, and others.1992, Emrika Padus, The Complete Guide to Your Emotions and Your Health: Hundreds of Proven Techniques to Harmonize Mind & Body for Happy…. From the entry pink-collar
Henry knew better than to alienate one of the Acme secretaries.1968 July, Stan Dryer, “The Fully Automated Love Life of Henry Keanridge”, in Playboy Magazine, page 152. From the entry acme

noun A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
noun The head of a department of government.
noun A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.

What is the plural of secretary?: The plural of secretary is secretaries.
Is secretary countable?: Secretary is a countable noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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