Secretary of the Interior
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The person who holds the secretaryship of the Interior Department: The "Secretary of the Interior" is the title for the head of the United States Department of the Interior, a member of the President's Cabinet.
- The position of the head of the Department of the Interior: The "Secretary of the Interior" also refers to the office or job title itself, a senior government position responsible for managing and conserving federal lands and natural resources, and overseeing relationships with Indigenous tribes.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (referring to the person):
- The Secretary of the Interior announced a new initiative for national park conservation.
- She met with the Secretary of the Interior to discuss tribal sovereignty issues.
- Proper noun (referring to the position):
- He was nominated for the role of Secretary of the Interior.
- The Secretary of the Interior is a Cabinet-level position.
Advanced Usage
- The title is often used with the definite article "the" (e.g., Secretary of the Interior).
- In formal contexts, the title may be abbreviated after first use (e.g., "Secretary Haaland" or "the Secretary").
Variants and Related Words
- Interior Secretary: A common shortened variant with the same meaning.
- The Interior Secretary will testify before Congress tomorrow.
- Department of the Interior: The federal executive department led by the Secretary of the Interior.
- Secretary: A general title for the head of a major government department.
Synonyms
- Interior Secretary: (Direct variant)
- Cabinet Secretary: (General term indicating their membership in the Cabinet)
Related Phrases
- Secretary of [other department]: The same title structure is used for other U.S. Cabinet heads (e.g., Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense).
Noun
- the person who holds the secretaryship of the Interior Department
- President Taylor appointed Thomas Ewing as the first Secretary of the Interior
- the position of the head of the Department of the Interior
- the position of Interior Secretary was created in 1849