Meaning
undersecretary
- a junior minister or government official assisting a minister
In a sentence
Il sottosegretario ha illustrato in conferenza stampa i dettagli del decreto.
The undersecretary outlined the details of the decree at the press conference.
La nuova sottosegretaria assumerà le deleghe alle politiche giovanili domani.
The new undersecretary will assume responsibilities for youth policies tomorrow.
Chi verrà nominato sottosegretario all'Ambiente dopo le dimissioni di ieri?
Who will be appointed undersecretary for the Environment after yesterday's resignation?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sottosegretario | masculine · singular |
| sottosegretari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine counterpart is 'sottosegretaria'.
- In Italy, 'sottosegretario di Stato' ranks just below a minister.