noun
bureaucrat
BYOOR-uh-krat/ˈbjʊrəkræt/
An official in an administrative organization, especially government.
The bureaucrat reviews the application against the agency's requirements.
Etymology
French bureaucrate names a member of a bureaucracy, literally government by offices. The official’s title thus reflects the authority vested in administrative offices.
In context
you're forced to choose between your doctor what your doctor says and what some bureaucrat in the university administration says
More examples
- An experienced bureaucrat explained which form we needed.
- Several bureaucrats attended the policy meeting.
- The complaint accused a senior bureaucrat of delaying the permit.
Forms
bureaucrat · bureaucrats
Similar words
- official
- A broader term for someone holding an authorized position.