subdepartment

/ˌsʌbdɪˈpɑrtmənt/
noun
  1. A smaller division within a larger department, especially in a company, organization, or store.
    • Each subdepartment in the university's biology department focuses on a different area of research.
    • The shoe subdepartment is located on the third floor of the store.
    • She was promoted to manage the customer service subdepartment of the insurance company.
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