Bureaucracy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy (noun)
- a body of nonelected government officials
- an administrative policymaking group
- government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority
Word Forms of Bureaucracy
Inflections: bureaucracies
Origin & Etymology of Bureaucracy
borrowed from French bureaucratie, from bureau bureau + -cratie -cracy
First known use: 1815
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bureaucracy
- CEFR level: C2 English Vocabulary — Page 11
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 4
- Topics: Law, Politics & Society, Advanced GRE / C2
Frequently Asked Questions about Bureaucracy
What does "Bureaucracy" mean?
"Bureaucracy" means a body of nonelected government officials. As a noun, it is defined as: a body of nonelected government officials. It has 3 distinct senses.
Is "Bureaucracy" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Bureaucracy" is a noun.
Is "Bureaucracy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C2-level word, "Bureaucracy" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Bureaucracy"?
"Bureaucracy" is pronounced /byu̇-ˈrä-krə-sē/ and divided into syllables as bu·reau·cra·cy.
What is the origin of the word "Bureaucracy"?
"Bureaucracy" comes from borrowed from French bureaucratie, from bureau bureau + -cratie -cracy. First known use: 1815.
What CEFR level is "Bureaucracy"?
"Bureaucracy" is a C2 and C1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).
What topics is "Bureaucracy" used in?
"Bureaucracy" is commonly used in topics such as Law, Politics & Society and Advanced GRE / C2.
What are the forms of "Bureaucracy"?
The word forms of "Bureaucracy" include bureaucracies.