directorate

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English

Etymology

Adaptation of French directorat.

Pronunciation

Noun

directorate (plural directorates)

  1. An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
  2. A body of directors.
    Synonym: directorship
    Hyponym: board of directors
    Meronym: managing director

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