Need another word for Office? Use these synonyms of Office from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
branch
department
division
bureau
agency
headquarters
premises
workplace
facility
establishment
institution
organization
company
firm
practice
clinic
surgery
chamber
suite
room
space
location
site
building
structure
edifice
headquarters
center
hub
base
station
post
position
role
function
duty
responsibility
post
station
position
assignment
appointment
job
profession
vocation
career
calling
Meaning of Office
The primary meaning of the word "office" is a room, building, or part of a building where an organization or business is located, or where a particular activity is carried out, or a position of authority or role.
Definitions
- A room, building, or part of a building where an organization or business is located, or where a particular activity is carried out
- A position of authority or role, especially one that is official or professional
- A place where a particular activity or service is provided, such as a doctor's office or a lawyer's office
- A government department or agency responsible for a particular activity or service
Etymology of Office
The word "office" comes from the Old French "office", which is derived from the Latin "officium", meaning "duty" or "service"
The Latin "officium" is a combination of "opus", meaning "work", and "facere", meaning "to do"
The word "office" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a position of authority or a place where a particular activity is carried out
Example Uses
- The company's office is located in the city center
- She has been appointed to the office of CEO
- The doctor's office is open from 9am to 5pm
- The government office is responsible for issuing passports