(n) the United States federal department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban renewal; created in 1965, Syn. HUD, Housing and Urban Development
(n) the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Example:the first Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was Robert C. Weaver who was appointed by Johnson
(n) the position of the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Example:the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was created in 1966