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bureaucrat
/ˈbjʊərəkrat/
noun
biurokrata
Also
urzędnik(m)
Definition
An official in a government department or public institution, often seen as being concerned with strict rules and procedures rather than people's needs.
Examples
He complained about the slow pace of the bureaucrats in the city hall.
Narzekał na powolne tempo biurokratów w ratuszu.
The project was delayed by endless paperwork from various bureaucrats.
Projekt został opóźniony przez niekończącą się biurokrację ze strony różnych urzędników.
Synonyms
Collocations
government bureaucratfaceless bureaucratcareer bureaucrat
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