bureaucracy

noun
UK: /bjʊˈrɒkrəsi/
US: /bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/

  1. A system of government or organization that has many complicated rules and procedures.

    1. The bureaucracy delayed my passport application.
    2. Excessive bureaucracy can hinder innovation and efficient problem-solving within a company.

  2. The officials who work in a bureaucracy.

    1. I had to deal with the bureaucracy to get a permit.
    2. The reforms aimed to streamline the bureaucracy and reduce unnecessary paperwork.

  3. Administrative system operating under a rigid management structure.

    1. Company's bureaucracy has become a real obstacle.
    2. The university's complex bureaucracy often frustrated students seeking assistance.

Synonyms

administration red tape officialdom government civil service hierarchy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bureaucracy" in English means: A system of government or organization that has many complicated rules and procedures., The officials who work in a bureaucracy., Administrative system operating under a rigid management structure..

The phonetic transcription of "bureaucracy" is /bjʊˈrɒkrəsi/ in British English and /bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bureaucracy": administration, red tape, officialdom, government, civil service, hierarchy.

Example usage of "bureaucracy": "The bureaucracy delayed my passport application.". More examples on the page.