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- [byoo-rok-ruh-see]
- /byʊˈrɒk rə si/
- /bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [byoo-rok-ruh-see]
- /byʊˈrɒk rə si/
Definitions of bureaucracy word
- countable noun bureaucracy A bureaucracy is an administrative system operated by a large number of officials. 3
- uncountable noun bureaucracy Bureaucracy refers to all the rules and procedures followed by government departments and similar organizations, especially when you think that these are complicated and cause long delays. 3
- noun bureaucracy a system of administration based upon organization into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc: designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner 3
- noun bureaucracy government by such a system 3
- noun bureaucracy government or other officials collectively 3
- noun bureaucracy any administration in which action is impeded by unnecessary official procedures and red tape 3
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Origin of bureaucracy
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; bureau + -cracy, modeled on French bureaucratie
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Parts of speech for Bureaucracy
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bureaucracy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bureaucracy
noun bureaucracy
- management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
- ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- red tape — excessive formality and routine required before official action can be taken.
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