정부 부처에서 장관의 바로 아래 직위인 고위 공무원.
A high-ranking government official who is subordinate to a cabinet member or secretary of state, often serving as a principal assistant or junior minister.
예문:
"The Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs is scheduled to visit the trade summit next week."
"After years of service in the department, she was promoted to the position of undersecretary."
"The undersecretary testified before the committee regarding the new environmental regulations."