secretary of the interior

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secretary of the interior

The Secretary of the Interior meets with park rangers to discuss conservation.

Definition
  1. 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).
secretary of the interior

The Secretary of the Interior meets with park rangers to discuss conservation.

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

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