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bureaucratic (adjective)

Relating to a system of administration or government characterized by many rules, procedures, and official paperwork. It often implies that these processes are overly complex, slow, and inefficient.

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"Getting a new passport can be a very bureaucratic process involving multiple forms and long wait times."

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🔗 Synonyms
administrative official procedural rigid complex
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'bureaucratic' for any complex system. → Using 'bureaucratic' specifically for systems involving rules, procedures, and administration.

Confusing 'bureaucratic' (adjective) with 'bureaucracy' (noun). → Using 'bureaucratic' to describe something, and 'bureaucracy' to refer to the system itself.

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