bureaucratese

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal, pejorative) A style of language, typically used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.
  • (informal, pejorative) Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.

Etymology

Suffix from English bureaucrat.

Origin

English

bureaucrat

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