Bureaucrat: meaning, definitions and examples
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bureaucrat
[ ˈbjʊərəˌkrat ]
government official
A bureaucrat is a government official who is responsible for implementing government policies and procedures. They often work in administrative roles and are tasked with ensuring that government programs run smoothly and efficiently.
Synonyms
administrator, civil servant, official
Examples of usage
- The bureaucrat reviewed the new policy before it was implemented.
- The bureaucrat is in charge of processing applications for government assistance.
- The bureaucrat's job is to ensure compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
- The bureaucrat plays a key role in shaping public policy decisions.
- The bureaucrat's responsibilities include managing budgets and resources effectively.
Translations
Translations of the word "bureaucrat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 burocrata
🇮🇳 नौकरशाह
🇩🇪 Bürokrat
🇮🇩 birokrat
🇺🇦 бюрократ
🇵🇱 biurokrata
🇯🇵 官僚 (かんりょう)
🇫🇷 bureaucrate
🇪🇸 burócrata
🇹🇷 bürokrat
🇰🇷 관료 (官僚)
🇸🇦 بيروقراطي
🇨🇿 byrokrat
🇸🇰 byrokrat
🇨🇳 官僚
🇸🇮 birokrat
🇮🇸 skrifræðingur
🇰🇿 бюрократ
🇬🇪 ბიუროკრატი
🇦🇿 bürokrat
🇲🇽 burócrata
Word origin
The word 'bureaucrat' originated in the early 19th century from the French word 'bureaucrate', which in turn came from the French 'bureau' (desk or office) and the Greek suffix '-kratēs' (ruler). The concept of bureaucracy and bureaucratic officials has been present in various forms of government throughout history, but the modern usage of the term 'bureaucrat' became more prominent during the industrial revolution and the growth of government administrative systems.
See also: bureau, bureaucracy, bureaucratic.