Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Defense Secretary.
Defense Secretary - as a noun
The person who holds the secretaryship of the defense department
Example: "The first defense secretary was james v. forrestal who was appointed by truman"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secretary of defenseThe position of the head of the department of defense
Example: "The position of defense secretary was created in 1947"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secretary of defenseExample Sentences
"The defense secretary held a press conference to address national security concerns."
"The appointment of a new defense secretary sparked political debates."
"The defense secretary toured military bases to assess their readiness."
"The defense secretary advocated for increased defense spending."
"The defense secretary advised the president on military strategy."
