Kitchen cabinet

Definition

In political contexts, a "kitchen cabinet" refers to a group of unofficial advisors whom the head of state (such as a president) consults outside of the formal, official executive cabinet. These individuals do not hold official government positions but are trusted for their advice on various matters.

Related terms

Executive Cabinet: An official group of advisers appointed by the head of state to head executive departments and assist in making governmental decisions.

Bureaucracy: A large organization structured hierarchically to carry out specific functions and tasks according to set rules and procedures.

Advisory Panel: A group formed to give expert advice on specific subjects or issues to organizations or governmental bodies; it can be formal or informal