Directorate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Directorate is a noun meaning An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
Meaning
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
More Meanings
- A body of directors.
Example Sentences
Meronym: managing director
The critically low level of rainfall in the second half of 2020 – approaching 50% year on year for November – led the religious affairs directorate to instruct imams and their congregations to pray for rain last month.
Word Forms
- directorates
Synonyms for directorate
Depending on context, synonyms include directorship.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bureau, administration, managerial, directorship, corporate, manager.
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