🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

비서

Pronunciation / Transliteration: biseo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Secretary/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"비서가 회의를 준비했습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person employed to assist with correspondence, administrative tasks, and organizational duties.

    "The secretary organized the meeting and prepared the agenda."
  2. 2

    An official in charge of a department of government.

    "The Secretary of State addressed the nation regarding foreign policy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'secretary' originates from the Latin 'secretarius', meaning 'one entrusted with secrets'. It evolved through Old French in the 14th century, where it referred to a person who handled confidential matters, eventually adopting its modern meaning in English.

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