Secretaires

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals who manage office tasks, providing administrative support and organization
2. Professionals who assist executives with scheduling and correspondence
3. Personnel responsible for communicating information while maintaining confidentiality and efficiency

Etymology: "Secretaires" is the plural of "secretaire", a noun meaning an office administrative assistant. The singular entered English from French "secrétaire", the same word that gave us the bureau-style writing desk, and the two senses share a root in the idea of confidential handling of papers. The plural form simply keeps the French-style ending that English speakers still sometimes use when writing of several such assistants.

Synonyms: secretaries, assistants, clerks, administrators, office workers