department

/dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a specialized division of a large organization
   “you'll find it in the hardware department”
2. the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
3. a specialized sphere of knowledge
   “baking is not my department”

Synonyms for department

• section

Words that rhyme with department

• compartment
• apartment