Dutch word staatssecretaris comes from Dutch staat (State (political entity). State, condition.), Dutch secretaris (Receptionist. Secretary. Secretary bird.), Dutch -s- (Genitival interfix used to link elements in some compounds.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| staat | Dutch (nld) | State (political entity). State, condition. |
| secretaris | Dutch (nld) | Receptionist. Secretary. Secretary bird. |
| -s- | Dutch (nld) | Genitival interfix used to link elements in some compounds. |
| staatssecretaris | Dutch (nld) | (politics) junior minister, deputy minister. |