bureaucrat
word
Definition
A bureaucrat is an official who works in a government office, especially someone who follows rules and procedures very strictly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used negatively to describe people seen as rigid, slow, or overly focused on rules rather than results. Common in political or workplace discussions as a criticism of inefficiency.
Spanish: burócrataPortuguese (BR): burocrataPortuguese (PT): burocrataChinese (Simplified): 官僚Chinese (Traditional): 官僚Hindi: नौकरशाहArabic: بيروقراطي
Example Sentences
The bureaucrat approved my passport application.
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A bureaucrat works in a government office.
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Many people think a bureaucrat only cares about rules.
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That bureaucrat made us fill out three different forms for the same thing.
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It's hard to get anything done when a strict bureaucrat is in charge.
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Don't be a bureaucrat—let's find a solution that actually works.
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