adjective

bureaucratic

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adjective

Relating to a bureaucracy, or characterized by excessive rules and procedure.

"The visa process is notoriously bureaucratic."

How to Use Bureaucratic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of official rules and red tape, in the manner of a bureaucracy.

Common pairings

bureaucratic process bureaucratic nightmare

more bureaucratic comparative, most bureaucratic superlative

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The visa process is notoriously _____.

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