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Definition of directorate

directorate

/dɪˈrɛktərət/
di · rec · tor · ate
Plural:directorates
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Adjective:directorate
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directorate Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A section or department of a government ministry, agency, or large organization that is overseen by a director.

Example

"The intelligence agency reorganized its operations directorate to improve coordination among field offices."

2

A board of directors or collective body of executives responsible for managing the affairs of a corporation or institution.

Example

"The corporate directorate voted unanimously to approve the international merger."

3

The office, position, or tenure of a director.

Example

"During her five-year directorate at the museum, visitor attendance nearly doubled."

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directly
directness
director
directorate
directorial
directorship
directory

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from 'director' plus the suffix '-ate' (from Latin '-atus', denoting an office or function), modeled in part on French 'directorat'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Directorate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/directorate
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