noun
Meaning 1
Alternative form of SECDEF
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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SecDef
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/ˈsɛkˈdɛf/
noun
Meaning 2
The United States Defense Secretary, the civilian head of the Department of Defense of the United States of America, a cabinet secretary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Qualifier: titles
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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History
Etymology
Abbreviation of Secretary of Defense.