secretary of state

• مسؤول حكومي رفيع المستوى في الولايات المتحدة يرأس وزارة الخارجية المسؤولة عن الشؤون الخارجية والعلاقات الدولية. ويُطلق هذا اللقب أيضاً على من يشغل منصباً وزارياً مماثلاً في بعض الدول.

A senior government official in the United States who serves as the head of the Department of State, responsible for foreign affairs and international relations.

1. US Government OfficialB2formalamerican

   The head of the United States Department of State, responsible for foreign affairs and international relations.

   وزير الخارجية الأمريكي

   • The Secretary of State met with foreign diplomats to discuss trade agreements.
   • She was appointed Secretary of State after serving as a senator.
   • The Secretary of State issued a statement on the peace negotiations.

2. UK Government OfficialB2formalbritish

   A senior minister in the British government who heads a specific government department.

   وزير الدولة

   • The Secretary of State for Education announced new school reforms.
   • He served as Secretary of State for Health during the pandemic.
   • The Secretary of State for Defence addressed Parliament on military spending.