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Bureaucratic: meaning, definitions and examples

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bureaucratic

 

[ bjʊəˈrɒkrətɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

government

Relating to the system of government where decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Synonyms

administrative, official, procedural

Examples of usage

  • The bureaucratic system can sometimes be slow and inefficient.
  • Bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating for citizens trying to navigate government processes.
Context #2 | Adjective

organization

Involving complicated rules and procedures, often resulting in delays or inefficiency.

Synonyms

paperwork-heavy, red-tape

Examples of usage

  • The company's bureaucratic structure made it difficult to implement changes quickly.
  • Cutting through the bureaucratic layers proved to be a time-consuming process.

Translations

Translations of the word "bureaucratic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 burocrático

🇮🇳 नौकरशाही

🇩🇪 bürokratisch

🇮🇩 birokratis

🇺🇦 бюрократичний

🇵🇱 biurokratyczny

🇯🇵 官僚的

🇫🇷 bureaucratique

🇪🇸 burocrático

🇹🇷 bürokratik

🇰🇷 관료적인

🇸🇦 بيروقراطي

🇨🇿 byrokratický

🇸🇰 byrokratický

🇨🇳 官僚的

🇸🇮 birokratski

🇮🇸 skrifstofu

🇰🇿 бюрократиялық

🇬🇪 ბიუროკრატიული

🇦🇿 bürokratik

🇲🇽 burocrático

Etymology

The word 'bureaucratic' is derived from the French word 'bureaucratie', which was coined by the French economist Jean Claude Marie Vincent de Gournay in the 18th century. The term became popularized during the Industrial Revolution when there was a need for administrative structures to manage large organizations. Bureaucratic systems were seen as a way to bring order and efficiency to complex institutions. Over time, the word has come to be associated with excessive rules, regulations, and inefficiency in both government and private sector organizations.

See also: bureau, bureaucracy, bureaucrat.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,885 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.