subcabinet
/ˈsʌbˌkæbɪnɪt/
noun
- A group of officials or advisors within a government who are below the level of the main cabinet.
- Each department head in the subcabinet reports to a cabinet secretary.
- The president met with the subcabinet to discuss economic policy.
- The subcabinet includes deputy ministers and undersecretaries.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or involving officials or matters below the level of a government cabinet.
- She holds a subcabinet position in the Department of Education.
- The subcabinet meeting focused on budget allocations.
- Several subcabinet members attended the conference.