Dictionary Entry
bureaucracy
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/byoo-ROK-ruh-see/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A system of government or organization where decisions are made by many officials following fixed rules, often leading to slow and complex processes.
In a Sentence
“Dealing with the university's financial aid bureaucracy often requires filling out many forms and waiting in long lines to get a simple request approved.”
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Origin
From French "bureaucratie" (mid-18th century), combining "bureau" (desk, office) and "-cratie" (rule, power).
Common Phrases
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