bureaucrats
word · lemma: bureaucrat
Definition
Bureaucrats are officials who work for the government or an organization, usually following strict rules and procedures when making decisions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with a negative tone to imply inefficiency, strictness, or being slow. Commonly heard as 'government bureaucrats.' Not usually used to refer to private company workers.
Spanish: burócratasPortuguese (BR): burocratasPortuguese (PT): burocratasChinese (Simplified): 官僚Chinese (Traditional): 官僚Hindi: नौकरशाहArabic: البيروقراطيون
Example Sentences
The bureaucrats work in the city hall.
basic
Many people think bureaucrats make things complicated.
basic
The president met with the top bureaucrats today.
basic
Those bureaucrats just love their paperwork, don’t they?
natural
I had to wait hours because the bureaucrats wouldn’t approve my form.
natural
Some bureaucrats try to help, but the system is very rigid.
natural