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bureaucracy

/bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/

/bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/

Translations

bureaucracynoun

bureaucracies

/bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/

/bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/

The bureaucracy in the government is often criticized for being inefficient.

Бюрократия в правительстве часто критикуется за неэффективность.

Additional translations

Synonyms

red tape

bureaucracynoun

A system of government or management in which decisions are made by state officials or administrators rather than elected representatives.

The country's bureaucracy was known for its inefficiency and red tape.

The administrative structure and set of regulations in place to control activity, usually in large organizations or governments.

Navigating the university's bureaucracy to get approval for the new course was a lengthy process.

An organization or body of officials and administrators, especially of a government or government department.

The bureaucracy was tasked with implementing the new policy across all departments.

Excessively complicated administrative procedures and rules, often causing delay or frustration; red tape.

Applying for the permit meant dealing with endless layers of bureaucracy.