Definition

1. Noun:
   • An academic department responsible for teaching and research in linguistics: A division within a university or college that focuses on the scientific study of language, offering courses, conducting research, and granting degrees in linguistics.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She is the chair of the department of linguistics at the university.
  • To major in phonetics, you must apply through the department of linguistics.
  • The department of linguistics is hosting a guest lecture on language acquisition.

Advanced Usage

• "within the department of linguistics": used to specify a location or sub-unit.
  • His research on syntax is conducted within the department of linguistics.
• "the department of linguistics and...": used when the department is combined with another discipline in its title.
  • He works for the department of linguistics and cognitive science.

Variants and Related Words

• Linguistics Department (n): A common alternative name for the same academic unit.
  • The Linguistics Department has published its annual report.
• Department of Language Studies (n): A potentially broader department that may include linguistics alongside literature or language teaching.

Synonyms

• Linguistics faculty: The teaching staff of the linguistics department.
• School of linguistics: An alternative term, sometimes used for a larger academic division.

Related Phrases

• Head of the department of linguistics: The lead administrator or professor in charge.
  • The head of the department of linguistics approved the new curriculum.
• Graduate from the department of linguistics: To complete a degree program in this department.
  • She will graduate from the department of linguistics this spring.

Noun

1. the academic department responsible for teaching and research in linguistics