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beurocrat

 

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Bureaucrat

A bureaucrat is an official in a government department who follows and enforces regulations and maintains administrative procedures.

Senses:

1. Noun (General)

An individual who works in a bureaucracy, handling administrative duties and implementing government policies.

Example sentence: The bureaucrat has been working tirelessly to streamline the approval process for building permits.

2. Noun (Negative Connotation)

A bureaucrat characterized by excessive adherence to rules, rigid administrative procedures, and inflexible decision-making.

Example sentence: The strict bureaucrat insisted on following every rule, leaving no room for flexibility or common sense.

3. Noun (Humorous)

A term used humorously to refer to someone who is excessively meticulous or bureaucratic in their approach to everyday tasks.

Example sentence: Don't be such a bureaucrat and just let loose for once!

4. Adjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling bureaucratic processes, particularly in terms of excessive paperwork and strict adherence to procedures.

Example sentence: The company's bureaucratic red tape often frustrates its employees, hindering innovation and efficiency.

5. Verb (Rarely used)

To engage in or prioritize bureaucratic activities or procedures.

Example sentence: They decided to bureaucrat the project, spending more time on paperwork and approvals than actual implementation.

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