Definition

1. Noun:
   • The position of the head of the Department of Labor: "Labor Secretary" refers to the cabinet-level office and title of the person who leads the United States Department of Labor.
   • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Labor: "Labor Secretary" also refers to the individual appointed to that position.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to the position):

  • The President nominated a new candidate for the role of Labor Secretary.
  • The Labor Secretary is responsible for enforcing federal labor laws.

• Noun (referring to the person):

  • The Labor Secretary held a press conference on the new employment data.
  • She met with the Labor Secretary to discuss workplace safety regulations.

Advanced Usage

• The title is often capitalized as "Labor Secretary" when referring to the specific U.S. government office or its current holder.
• The position is formally known as the "United States Secretary of Labor."

Variants and Related Words

• Secretary of Labor: The full, formal title for the position and the person.
• Department of Labor: The federal executive department that the Labor Secretary leads.

Synonyms

• Cabinet Secretary (when referring to the person in their capacity as a member of the President's cabinet).

Noun

1. the position of the head of the Department of Labor
   • the post of Labor Secretary was created in 1913
2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Labor
   • the first Labor Secretary was William B. Wilson who was appointed by President Wilson