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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Foreign Secretary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
The British cabinet minister who heads the Foreign Office and is responsible for Britain's relations and dealings with other countries. Official full title: Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, sometimes
Topics: government, politics
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noun
A senior civil servant who conducts and supervises foreign and diplomatic relations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: sometimes
Qualifier: India and various other countries
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