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Directorate

/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ · noun

Meaning

An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
  2. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does directorate mean?

Directorate means An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department..

What is a synonym for directorate?

Common synonyms include directorship, board of directors.

What is the opposite of directorate?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use directorate in a sentence?

Meronym: managing director

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