Meaning 1neutral; academic and administrative · 82%
An organizational division, especially at a university or within a specialist administration.
Natural examples
Der Fachbereich Biologie sucht neue Mitarbeitende.
The biology department is hiring new staff.
Im Fachbereich arbeiten Forschende aus drei Instituten.
Researchers from three institutes work in the department.
Bitte wenden Sie sich an den zuständigen Fachbereich.
Please contact the relevant department.
Usage note
Duden records both masculine and neuter usage; this entry uses the masculine form. At universities, it often means an organizational department.
Mini-lesson: Fachbereich
An organizational division, especially at a university or within a specialist administration. Duden records both masculine and neuter usage; this entry uses the masculine form. At universities, it often means an organizational department.
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