de·part·men·tal·ism | \ (ˌ)dēˌ- \
plural -s
Definition of departmentalism
: strong emphasis upon or partiality for division into departments especially at the expense of the whole (as in an educational institution)
exaggerated departmentalism which splits the university into sections — Report: (Canadian) Royal Commission on National Development
Comments on departmentalism
What made you want to look up departmentalism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
- What is an earlier meaning of nice?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Anagram puzzles meet word search.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
Do you know these earlier meanings of words?
Take the quiz - Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
A selection of words from the chillier parts of t...
Take the quiz - True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something a...
Take the quiz - SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share departmentalism