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bureaucrat [ˈbjʊərəˌkræt] n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an official in a bureaucracy 2. an official who adheres to bureaucracy, esp rigidly bureaucratism [bjʊəˈrɒkrəˌtɪzəm] n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
bureaucrat noun official, minister, officer, administrator, civil servant, public servant, functionary, apparatchik, office-holder, mandarin The economy is still controlled by bureaucrats. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| "I have here some of your reports," said the bureaucrat in an unexpectedly soft and weary voice, and pressing the tip of his forefinger on the papers with force. The bearded bureaucrat sat at his post, mysteriously self-possessed like an idol with dim, unreadable eyes. Yes, in the interests of our noble tongue, it is proper to observe that although the head of a bureau, strictly speaking, may be called a clerk, the head of a division must be called a bureaucrat. |
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