Government Acronyms

noun a term used to describe the language or jargon commonly used in Washington, D.C., especially in political or governmental contexts

• The diplomat was fluent in Washingtonese, allowing him to navigate political conversations with ease.
• I couldn't understand a word of that Washingtonese jargon during the meeting.
• Some people find Washingtonese to be a bunch of political mumbo jumbo.
• Her ability to speak Washingtonese was like having a secret code to unlock political doors.

noun a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words

• The committee discussed the use of the acronym in the report to make it more concise.
• I couldn't understand the memo because it was full of acronyms.
• I had to Google what that acronym meant, I had no clue!
• Using acronyms in our conversation is like speaking in code.

noun a term used to refer to someone who is in charge of a particular department or organization, typically in a government or military setting

• The admr of the company was responsible for overseeing all administrative tasks.
• I heard the admr is really strict about following office rules.
• The new admr is a real stickler for details.
• Her role as admr was like being the captain of a ship, guiding the team through rough waters.