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department Synonyms

Another word for department

Choosing another word for department depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A distinct division of a large organization, such as a government, university, business, or store, dealing with a specific area of activity.

Usage Example

"She was recently promoted to head the university's history division."

Strongest
division
section
Strong
branch
bureau
unit
ministry
office
agency
faculty

• noun (Context 2)

An area of special expertise, responsibility, or personal interest.

Usage Example

"Fixing the plumbing is really not my domain, so we should call a professional."

Strongest
domain
Strong
sphere
province
realm
field
arena
specialty
Weak
bailiwick

• noun (Context 3)

A major administrative territorial district in France and several other countries, roughly equivalent to a state or province.

Usage Example

"They bought a quiet farmhouse in the Dordogne province of southwestern France."

Strong
province
district
region
prefecture
county

Opposites of department

The opposite of department shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

whole
See all opposites of department

• Nearby Words

deodorizer
depart
departed
department
departmental
departmentalize
departmentally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Department. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/department
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