secretary-general
/ˌsekrətri ˈdʒenrəl/noun
उच्चारण सेक्रट्री जेन्रल
महासचिव
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the person who is in charge of the office that runs a large international organisation, such as the United Nations
महासचिव
- The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire.
- She was appointed secretary-general of the regional organisation.
?Which word?
Do not confuse a secretary-general (the chief official of an international organisation) and a general secretary (an important official of a political party or trade union).
Secretary-general (किसी अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगठन का मुख्य अधिकारी) और general secretary (किसी राजनीतिक दल या मज़दूर संघ का महत्वपूर्ण पदाधिकारी) में भ्रमित न हों।
§Grammar and usage
Plural: secretaries-general (the first word changes, not the last).
Plural secretaries-general है (पहला शब्द बदलता है, अंतिम नहीं)।
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General knowledge
Under Article 97 of the UN Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
UN Charter के Article 97 के अंतर्गत Secretary-General की नियुक्ति Security Council की सिफ़ारिश पर General Assembly करती है।