geheimrat Definition
- 1a title of honor given to a privy councilor in Germany
- 2a high-ranking member of the German civil service
Using geheimrat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "geheimrat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Geheimrat was appointed as an advisor to the king.
Example
He was awarded the title of Geheimrat for his services to the state.
Origins of geheimrat
from German 'Geheimrat', meaning 'privy councilor'
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Summary: geheimrat in Brief
'Geheimrat' [ˈɡaɪ̯haimˌʁaːt] is a German title of honor given to a privy councilor or a high-ranking member of the civil service. It is used to refer to advisors to the king or those who have provided exceptional services to the state.
