Added 9 October 2026
department
/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about department at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A specialized division of a large organization.
you'll find it in the hardware department
- The territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France).
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A specialized sphere of knowledge.
baking is not my department
Origin
From Middle English departement (“ceasing, end”), from Middle French département. Later senses borrowed from Modern French département. Doublet of département.
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