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bureaucrat

1 of 1noun
/ˈbjʊrəkræt/
1

a government official or employee who works within a bureaucratic system, typically involved in implementing and administering government policies and procedures

  • The bureaucrat processed the paperwork required for citizens to obtain government services.
  • Bureaucrats at the city planning department review building permits and zoning applications.
  • Bureaucrats in the finance department manage budget allocations for various government programs.
  • Providing consular services to citizens living abroad is among the responsibilities of bureaucrats at the embassy.
  • Developing curriculum standards and overseeing school operations are tasks assigned to bureaucrats in the education department.