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There are 3 meanings of the word Bureaucracy.

Bureaucracy - as a noun

Nonelective government officials

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bureaucratism19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
government officialsofficialdom22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials

Any organization in which action is obstructed by insistence on unnecessary procedures and red tape

Example Sentences

"The bureaucracy in this company is so inefficient."
"He was frustrated with the bureaucracy involved in getting a permit."
"The government's bureaucracy is often criticized for its slow procedures."
"The organization needs to streamline its bureaucracy to become more efficient."
"Dealing with the bureaucracy of immigration can be a long and confusing process."
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Word Game Points

Is BUREAUCRACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bureaucracy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUREAUCRACY has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is BUREAUCRACY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bureaucracy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUREAUCRACY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is BUREAUCRACY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bureaucracy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUREAUCRACY has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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