Bureaucratic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌbyu̇r-ə-ˈkra-tik/ bu·reau·crat·ic

Meaning & Definition of Bureaucratic

Bureaucratic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a bureaucracy or a bureaucrat

Bureaucratic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of, relating to, or like a nonelective government official or body of government officials

    "a bureaucratic institution"

    "bureaucratic procedures"

    similar: governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary, administrative, directorial, executive, managerial, supervisory, regulatory, authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial
    opposite: nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bureaucratic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bureaucratic:

governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary, administrative, directorial, executive, managerial, supervisory, regulatory, authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bureaucratic

Words with the opposite meaning of Bureaucratic:

nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

Word Forms of Bureaucratic

Derived words: bureaucratically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Bureaucratic

borrowed from French bureaucratique, from bureaucrate bureaucrat or bureaucratie bureaucracy + -ique -ic:1

First known use: 1800

Words & Phrases Containing Bureaucratic

anti-bureaucratic

Frequently Asked Questions about Bureaucratic

What does "Bureaucratic" mean?

"Bureaucratic" means of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a bureaucracy or a bureaucrat. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a bureaucracy or a bureaucrat.

What is another word for "Bureaucratic"?

Other words for "Bureaucratic" include governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary, administrative, directorial, executive and managerial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bureaucratic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bureaucratic"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bureaucratic". Common alternatives include governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary, administrative, directorial, executive, managerial, supervisory and regulatory.

What is the opposite of "Bureaucratic"?

Antonyms of "Bureaucratic" include nonmanagerial and nonsupervisory.

How do you use "Bureaucratic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bureaucratic" in a sentence: "a bureaucratic institution"; "bureaucratic procedures".

Is "Bureaucratic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bureaucratic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bureaucratic"?

"Bureaucratic" is pronounced /ˌbyu̇r-ə-ˈkra-tik/ and divided into syllables as bu·reau·crat·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Bureaucratic"?

"Bureaucratic" comes from borrowed from French bureaucratique, from bureaucrate bureaucrat or bureaucratie bureaucracy + -ique -ic:1. First known use: 1800.