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Definition
General secretary; the title of the leader of most left-wing political parties or communist one-party states.
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How it's used
This title is almost exclusively used in the context of Marxist-Leninist political structures. While it translates to general secretary, it carries the weight of supreme leadership in a one-party state rather than the administrative role the English title might imply in a corporate or non-profit setting.
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Which country is he the General Secretary of?
The General Secretary delivered an important speech today.
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Common phrases
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
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