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Bureaucracy
01
the group of people in the government who are chosen for their jobs rather than elected to handle administrative tasks
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The bureaucracy manages public services like issuing permits and licenses.
Examples
Within a bureaucracy, officials are employed based on expertise rather than being chosen through popular votes.
03
an organizational structure characterized by strict procedures, rules, and regulations designed to manage complex tasks or activities efficiently
Examples
Bureaucracy in healthcare administration can sometimes hinder patient care due to lengthy approval procedures.
Lexical Tree
bureaucrat
bureaucracy
bureau
