Nomen

der Bürokrat

bureaucrat

Der Bürokrat prüfte die Dokumente sehr genau.

The bureaucrat checked the documents very carefully.

Er ist ein typischer Bürokrat.

He is a typical bureaucrat.

to be/become a bureaucrat Er ist ein strenger Bürokrat.

Beamter (civil servant), Verwaltungsangestellter (administrator)

From French 'bureaucratie', from 'bureau' (office) + Greek '-kratia' (rule). Literally 'rule from the desk'.

A person who 'rules' (-krat) from their 'bureau' (office). Often has a negative connotation.

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