departement — meaning in English
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English meaning
- department noun A distinct section of an organisation, business, or government responsible for a particular area of work.
- ministry noun A government department headed by a minister.
Senses
departement is used for these senses in English:
- department A subdivision of an organization.
- ministry Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
- ministry The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
department — full definition
- noun A distinct section of an organisation, business, or government responsible for a particular area of work.
- noun A particular area of responsibility, skill, or interest (often used loosely).
- noun One of the administrative regions into which France is divided.
ministry — full definition
- noun A government department headed by a minister.
- noun The work, role, or vocation of a religious minister or clergy member.