La burocracia
Example: La burocracia ralentizó los procesos durante el siglo XIX.
Definition
"La burocracia" refers to the system and body of officials and administrators, often characterized by complex procedures and rigid rules, responsible for managing and implementing government policies or organizational tasks. It often slows down processes, as seen in historical contexts like the 19th century.
Etymology
The term "la burocracia" comes from the French word 'bureaucratie', which combines 'bureau' meaning 'office' and the Greek suffix '-kratia' meaning 'power' or 'rule'. Did you know? The word originally implied rule by desks or offices, highlighting the control exercised by administrative officials.
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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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