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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase government department. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the phrase government department. (close relations)
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agency
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an administrative unit of government

• a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties

• the state of being in action or exerting power

• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

• to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

authority
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

• an expert whose views are taken as definitive

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an administrative unit of government

• official permission or approval

• an authoritative written work

bureau
nounn
noun

• an administrative unit of government

• furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

department
nounn
noun

• a specialized division of a large organization

• the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)

• a specialized sphere of knowledge

ministry
nounn
noun

• religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

• building where the business of a government ministry is transacted

• a government department under the direction of a minister of state

• the work of a minister of religion

office
nounn
noun

• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

• an administrative unit of government

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

• professional or clerical workers in an office

• a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities

• a job in an organization

Best Hypernyms For GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for government department, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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administration agency authority bureau commission council department division establishment institution ministry office organization section

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