adjective
- not belonging to or organized within a specific department; independent of departmental structure or authority
Usage: chiefly used in academic and organizational contexts
Examples
- The university established a nondepartmental research center to encourage collaboration across disciplines.
- She holds a nondepartmental position that allows her to work with multiple teams.
- The nondepartmental committee oversees policies that affect the entire organization.
- Funding for nondepartmental initiatives comes from the central budget.
- The library functions as a nondepartmental resource available to all students.