United Nations Secretariat (Noun)
Meaning
The administrative arm of the United Nations.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The United Nations Secretariat is the main organ that enables the United Nations to implement the decisions and policies of the other principal organs.
- As the chief administrative officer of the United Nations Secretariat, the Secretary-General plays a crucial role in coordinating its activities.
- The United Nations Secretariat is headed by the Secretary-General who is appointed by the General Assembly for a five-year term.
- Located in New York City, the United Nations Secretariat is one of the six main organs of the United Nations.
- The United Nations Secretariat is responsible for providing studies, information, and facilities needed by United Nations bodies for their meetings.