bureaucratese

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Synonyms: bureaucratise, bureaucratism, bureaucrats, bureaucratize, bureaucratist

Antonyms: bureaucratise, bureaucratism, bureaucrats, bureaucratize, bureaucratist

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal|pejorative}} A style of [[language]], used by [[bureaucrat]]s, that involves [[jargon]] or [[euphemism]] to the detriment of broader understanding.
2. {{lb|en|informal|pejorative}} Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.

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