officialdom

noun
UK: /əˈfɪʃəldəm/
US: /əˈfɪʃəldəm/

  1. Officials as a group, especially when they are seen as too powerful or bureaucratic.

    1. Officialdom made many rules about the new building.
    2. The project was delayed because of excessive officialdom within the city council.

  2. The system and procedures used by officials, especially when considered complicated and inefficient.

    1. Dealing with officialdom can be a frustrating experience.
    2. He struggled to navigate the layers of officialdom to get his permit approved.

Synonyms

bureaucracy government administration red tape

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "officialdom" in English means: Officials as a group, especially when they are seen as too powerful or bureaucratic., The system and procedures used by officials, especially when considered complicated and inefficient..

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

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

Example usage of "officialdom": "Officialdom made many rules about the new building.". More examples on the page.