n. an official in a government office esp. one who follows rules and routines rather than personal judgment
She planned a way to circumvent all the bureaucratic red tape.
She planned a way to circumvent all the bureaucratic red tape.
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government official; politician public; servant
civilian
4 syllables
bu-reau-crat-ic
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