noun
an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization
• Syn: ↑secretary
• Derivationally related forms: ↑secretarial (for: ↑secretary), ↑secretaryship (for: ↑secretary)
• Hyponyms: ↑executive secretary, ↑receptionist, ↑social secretary, ↑stenographer, ↑amanuensis, ↑shorthand typist
Useful english dictionary. 2012.