bureaucracy
Translation
bureaucracy, red tape
Examples
We need to reduce government bureaucracy.
We need to reduce government bureaucracy.
The company's bureaucracy makes it slow to adapt.
The company's bureaucracy makes it slow to adapt.
Grammar Patterns
government/corporate bureaucracy a system for controlling a country or company We need to reduce government bureaucracy.
to cut/reduce bureaucracy to decrease complicated official rules The goal is to cut bureaucracy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: red tape, administration, officialdom
Etymology
From French 'bureaucratie', from 'bureau' (office) + Greek '-kratia' (rule of). Literally 'rule by office'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bureau' (office) that is 'crazy' with complicated rules and paperwork.