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Meaning of bureaucratese | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

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Examples

“Help you fill out the application for food stamps and other government programs, break down the discouraging bureaucratese.”
“The company president's annual statement was complete bureaucratese: it was utterly content-free.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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