Meaning of the word bureaucrat in English
What does bureaucrat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bureaucrat
US /ˈbjʊr.ə.kræt/
UK /ˈbjʊə.rə.kræt/
Noun
an official in a government department, especially one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people's needs
Example:
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The local bureaucrat insisted that all the forms be filled out in triplicate.
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He was tired of dealing with faceless bureaucrats in the tax office.
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