This is the 3092nd most frequent Dutch word.
departement
"Departement" in Dutch means "department" in English, referring to a division within a government, organization, or institution.
In this sentence, 'departement' refers to a division or sector of a certain organization, likely in a governmental or institutional setting.
Het departement heeft nieuwe richtlijnen geïntroduceerd.
The department has introduced new guidelines.
Here, 'departement' is used to signify a specific branch or sector within a provincial administrative structure dealing with environmental and nature-related matters.
Elke provincie heeft een eigen departement voor milieu en natuurbeheer.
Each province has its own department for environment and nature management.
In this context, 'departement' refers to a particular division within a company focused on technology and innovation.