Bureaucracy

Synonyms of bureaucracy

• administration
• red tape
• officialdom

Antonyms of bureaucracy

• simplicity
• flexibility
• informality

Collocations of bureaucracy

government bureaucracy

Frequency: 80 %

The government bureaucracy made it difficult to get a permit.

bureaucracy and inefficiency

Frequency: 75 %

The bureaucracy and inefficiency of the system led to widespread frustration.

bureaucracy and red tape

Frequency: 70 %

Dealing with bureaucracy and red tape delayed the project significantly.

bureaucracy and paperwork

Frequency: 65 %

Dealing with bureaucracy and paperwork is a necessary evil in many industries.

corporate bureaucracy

Frequency: 60 %

The corporate bureaucracy stifled innovation within the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for bureaucracy

• Phrase: Bureaucratic nightmare
  Meaning: A situation characterized by excessive bureaucracy that is difficult to navigate or resolve.
  Usage: Dealing with the government's regulations turned into a bureaucratic nightmare.