Definition of BUREAUCRATESE

bureaucratese

Meanings

Noun

  • A style of language, used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.
  • Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.

Origin / Etymology

From bureaucrat + -ese.

Synonyms

legalese, officialese

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