"SecDef" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɛkˈdɛf/ Forms: SecDefs [plural]
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  1. (US, government, military) Abbreviation of Secretary of Defense, civilian head of the US Department of Defense. Tags: US, abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Secretary of Defense, civilian head of the US Department of Defense Categories (topical): Government, Military

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