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bureaucratic

adjectivegeneral usecommon/bu.ɾu.ˈkɾa.ti.ku/bu·ro·crá·ti·co

Definition

1

Relating to bureaucracy; involving excessive formalities, paperwork, and procedures.

Usage examples

Getting a visa can be a very bureaucratic process.
The new manager tried to cut through the bureaucratic inertia.

Common combinations

bureaucratic processbureaucratic hurdlesbureaucratic red tape