reparto

Definitions of reparto
  1. noun
    a small unit of troops of special composition
    synonyms: distaccamento, squadra, unità
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    guardia, scorta, vigilanza
    a group of men who escort and protect some important person
    pattuglia
    a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
    picchetto
    a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack
    retroguardia
    a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
  2. noun
    a specialized division of a large organization
    synonyms: dipartimento, ripartizione
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    dicastero, gabinetto, governo, ministero
    a government department under the direction of a minister
    tesoreria
    the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues
    type of:
    divisione, sezione
    an administrative unit in government or business
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