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bureaucrateseenUK bu·reau·crat·ese B0557600 (byo͝or′ə-kră-tēz′, -tēs′)n. A style of language characterized by the use of abstract nouns, jargon, and euphemism considered typical of bureaucrats.bureaucratese (ˌbjʊərəʊkræˈtiːz) n (Linguistics) informal derogatory wordy, jargon-filled, overcomplicated language considered typical of bureaucratsbureaucrateselanguage characteristic of government bureaucracy, characterized by excessive use of jargon, convoluted construction, and periphrasis.See also: Language Style turgid, misleading language, as typical of bureaucracies. Cf. federalese, officialese.See also: Bureaucracy |