As nouns the difference between directorate and secretariat
is that directorate is an agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department while secretariat is the office or department of a government secretary.
directorate
English
Noun
(
en noun)
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
A body of directors.
secretariat
English
Alternative forms
* secretariate
Noun
(
en noun)
The office or department of a government secretary.
Related terms
* secretary
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