Meaning of the word bureaucracy in English
What does bureaucracy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bureaucracy
US /bjʊˈrɑː.krə.si/
UK /bjʊˈrɑː.krə.si/
Noun
1.
a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
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The project was delayed due to excessive bureaucracy.
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Dealing with government bureaucracy can be frustrating.
2.
an administrative policy-making group
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The new regulations were drafted by the environmental bureaucracy.
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He spent his career working within the federal bureaucracy.
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