γραμματέας

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γραμματεύς (grammateús).

Noun

γραμματέας • (grammatéasm or f (plural γραμματείς)

  1. secretary (a person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work)
  2. secretary (a managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations)
    γενικός γραμματέαςgenikós grammatéassecretary general; general secretary

Declension

Declension of γραμματέας
singular plural
nominative γραμματέας (grammatéas) γραμματείς (grammateís)
genitive γραμματέα (grammatéa)
γραμματέως (grammatéos)
γραμματέων (grammatéon)
accusative γραμματέα (grammatéa) γραμματείς (grammateís)
vocative γραμματέα (grammatéa) γραμματείς (grammateís)

The second genitive singular is formal (ancient), and suitable for the feminine gender.

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