Synonyms for
Department
Definition
A division of a larger organization or institution dealing with a specific subject or area of activity.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- human resources department
- marketing department
- sales department
- accounting department
- research and development department
- university department
- government department
- department store
Word family
Usage note
Often used to refer to a specific area of activity or a subdivision within a larger organization. Be mindful of context, as it can also refer to a store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example sentences
- My mom works in the marketing department of a big company.
- The science department at my school has a lot of cool experiments.
- The police department works hard to keep our city safe.
- I need to go to the customer service department to return this item.
- The art department is my favorite part of school.
Quotes
"In department stores, so much kitchen equipment is bought indiscriminately by people who just come in for men's underwear." - Julia Child
"In department stores, Christmas is pushed so hard to make up for November." - Robert Orben
"In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools." - Doris Lessing