Department (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France).

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The department of Haute-Garonne is located in the south of France and its capital is Toulouse.
• She moved to the department of Seine-et-Marne to work as a teacher in a local school.
• The department of Loire is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic landscapes and historical sites.
• He was born in the department of Ain, but grew up in the city of Lyon.
• The department of Dordogne is known for its prehistoric sites and natural beauty.

Hypernyms

• Administrative Division
• Territorial Division

Related Words

• Departmental (adjective)

Meaning ²

A specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• She will meet you at the human resources department on the fifth floor.
• You'll find it in the electrical department, not in the automotive one.
• She started her new job at the IT department yesterday and loved the view.
• Their IT department usually deals with cybersecurity on Tuesdays.
• To book an event room, contact the hotel's conference department in advance.

Synonyms

• Section

Hyponyms

• Payroll Department
• Staff Office
• Personnel Office
• Security Department
• Personnel

Related Words

• Departmental (adjective)

Meaning ³

A specialized sphere of knowledge; "baking is not my department"; "his work established a new department of literature".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Sphere