La burocracia
Example: La burocracia ralentizó los procesos durante la revolución histórica.
Definition
"La burocracia" refers to a system of government or management where decisions are made by state officials or administrators rather than by elected representatives. It often involves hierarchical organization, strict rules, and procedures that can slow down processes, as seen in historical revolutions.
Etymology
"La burocracia" comes from the French word 'bureaucratie,' combining 'bureau' meaning desk or office, and the Greek suffix '-kratia' meaning power or rule. Did you know the term originally referred to the power held by office workers or clerks? It became widely used to describe administrative systems in governments.
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"La burocracia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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