Bureaucracy: meaning, definitions and examples

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bureaucracy

 

[ bjสŠหˆrษ’krษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Bureaucracy refers to a system of administration characterized by excessive red tape, rigid hierarchy, and slow decision-making processes. It often involves complex rules and regulations that can hinder efficiency and innovation.

Synonyms

administration, officialdom, red-tape

Examples of usage

  • The bureaucracy of the government makes it difficult for citizens to navigate the system.
  • She had to wade through the bureaucracy to get approval for her project.
  • The bureaucracy of the organization stifles creativity and initiative.

Translations

Translations of the word "bureaucracy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น burocracia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅŒเค•เคฐเคถเคพเคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bรผrokratie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ birokrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัŽั€ะพะบั€ะฐั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biurokracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ˜ๅƒšๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bureaucratie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burocracia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผrokrasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋ฃŒ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑูˆู‚ุฑุงุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ byrokracie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ byrokracia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ˜ๅƒšไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ birokracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrifrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัŽั€ะพะบั€ะฐั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผrokratiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burocracia

Etymology

The word 'bureaucracy' originated in the early 19th century from the French word 'bureaucratie', which was derived from the French bureau (desk or office) and the Greek suffix -kratia (power or rule). The concept of bureaucracy has evolved over time, with its modern meaning reflecting a complex administrative system often associated with inefficiency and excessive formalities.

See also: bureau, bureaucrat, bureaucratic.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,464 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.