Definition

Noun: 1. A Cabinet-level position in the United States federal government: The "Interior Secretary" is the title for the head of the U.S. Department of the Interior. This person is a member of the President's Cabinet. 2. The person holding that position: The "Interior Secretary" is also the individual who serves as the secretary and chief administrator of the Department of the Interior.

Usage

• The term is used to refer to the governmental office or the individual holding it, typically in a formal or official context.
• It is often capitalized as "Interior Secretary" when referring to the specific U.S. government role.

Examples

• Referring to the position:
  • The position of Interior Secretary was created in 1849.
  • She was nominated for the role of Interior Secretary.
• Referring to the person:
  • The Interior Secretary announced new conservation policies today.
  • President Taylor appointed Thomas Ewing as the first Secretary of the Interior.

Advanced Usage

• The full official title is Secretary of the Interior. "Interior Secretary" is a common shortened form.
• The role is distinct from the Secretary of State (head of the Department of State) and the Secretary of Defense (head of the Department of Defense).

Variants and Related Words

• Secretary of the Interior: The formal title for the position and the person.
• Department of the Interior: The federal executive department responsible for the management and conservation of federal land and natural resources, which the Interior Secretary leads.

Synonyms

• Secretary of the Interior (formal synonym)

Notes on Meaning

This term has a very specific meaning within the context of the United States government. It does not refer to a generic secretary who works indoors ("interior"). It is a proper title for a high-level government official.

Noun

1. the position of the head of the Department of the Interior
   • the position of Interior Secretary was created in 1849
2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Interior Department
   • President Taylor appointed Thomas Ewing as the first Secretary of the Interior