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Dictionary Entry: department

department

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/ (US), /dɪˈpɑːtmənt/ (UK)

Definitions

  • (Noun) A division within a larger organization, such as a government, university, or business.
  • (Noun) A specialized area or field of knowledge or activity.
  • (Noun) A district or administrative region, especially in France.

Usage Examples

  • She works in the marketing department of the company.
  • The French government has divided the country into several departments.
  • Mathematics is his department; he excels in problem-solving.

Etymology

From Old French "departement," derived from "departir" (to divide, separate), influenced by Latin "departire."

Synonyms

  • Division
  • Section
  • Branch
  • Bureau
  • Unit

Antonyms

  • Whole
  • Entity
  • Union

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish departamento /depaɾtaˈmento/
German Abteilung /apˈtaɪ̯lʊŋ/
French département /depaʁtəmɑ̃/
Hindi विभाग (Vibhāg) /ʋɪbʱaːɡ/
Tamil துறை (Thuṟai) /t̪uɾaɪ/
Bengali বিভাগ (Bibhāg) /bɪbʱaɡ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
  • British English: /dɪˈpɑːtmənt/
  • Australian English: /dɪˈpɑːtmənt/

Historical Usage

The term "department" gained widespread use in the 18th century, particularly in France, where it became an administrative term.

Cultural Nuances

In corporate settings, "department" signifies an organized functional unit. In government, it refers to a ministry or administrative division.

More Information

In modern governance, departments play key roles in policymaking and administration. In education, academic departments oversee specific disciplines.

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