compartment

nouns

a space into which an area is subdivided

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is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)

"the architect left space in front of the building"; "they stopped at an open space in the jungle"; "the space between his teeth"

a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area

compartment

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is derived from

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

"the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"