What is "department" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "department": a specialized division of a large organization

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/

Meaning of "department": the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/

Meaning of "department": a specialized sphere of knowledge

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/

Synonyms:

division, office, area, agency, administration, commission, station, bureau, board, branch, unit, staff, arena, commune, territory, force, beat, parish, canton, range, circuit, tract, subdivision, constituency, quarter, ward, precinct, province, office, business, administration, station, bureau, duty, domain, classification, jurisdiction, avocation, sphere, vocation, occupation, slot, realm, field, bailiwick, function, niche, incumbency, assignment, spot, specialty, capacity, line, class, berth, responsibility, dominion, activity, wing, walk of life,

Antonyms:

whole, entertainment, fun, pastime, irresponsibility,