bureaucrat
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bureaucrat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An official who works within a bureaucracy, especially one seen as rigidly following rules.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French bureaucrate, built from "bureau" plus "-crat" ("ruler, member of a ruling group").
Full origin of bureaucrat →Frequently asked questions
What does “bureaucrat” mean?
The word “bureaucrat” means an official who works within a bureaucracy, especially one seen as rigidly following rules. In plain terms, an official working in government or large-organization administration.
How do you pronounce “bureaucrat”?
“Bureaucrat” is pronounced BYOOR-ruhk-rat (/ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “bureaucrat” in a sentence?
Here is “bureaucrat” used in a sentence: “The proposal was stuck on a bureaucrat's desk for weeks.”
What is another word for “bureaucrat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bureaucrat” include administrator, clerk, mandarin, paper-pusher, pen-pusher and pencil pusher.
What part of speech is “bureaucrat”?
“Bureaucrat” is a noun.
Where does the word “bureaucrat” come from?
The word “bureaucrat” comes from French. From French bureaucrate, built from "bureau" plus "-crat" ("ruler, member of a ruling group").