subcabinet

[ suhb-kab-uh-nit, suhb-kab- ]

noun

1. a group of advisers ranking below the cabinet level, chosen by a chief executive usually from members of the various executive departments.

adjective

1. of or relating to a subcabinet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subcabinet¹

First recorded in 1950–55; sub- + cabinet

Example Sentences

“I saw him fight for Justice Jackson, and he put his all into helping us make history confirming our Cabinet and subcabinet nominees,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times

But since the state was not on track to achieve those goals, Walz issued an executive order in 2019 to create a new climate change subcabinet to establish new strategies to slash emissions.

From Salon

The governor, for instance, has a 12-agency subcabinet on business diversity.

From Seattle Times

And strengthen the state School Safety Subcabinet Advisory Board to include families affected by school-based arrests and experts in student mental health services and conflict resolution.

From Washington Post

“And while we will not judge the ultimate outcome and we cannot at this time, for me it was refreshing to hear him reaffirm that commitment in the meeting to us. But we will judge the Cabinet, and the subcabinet, and the White House staff ultimately by the results.”

From Washington Times