administrative official
Definition
Noun: A person who holds an office or position of authority within an administrative system or bureaucracy, responsible for implementing policies, rules, and procedures.
Usage
An "administrative official" is a formal term for a person employed to manage or oversee the operations of a government department, agency, or other large organization. Their role typically involves applying regulations, managing paperwork, and ensuring bureaucratic processes are followed.
Examples
- The administrative official reviewed the permit application according to the new city guidelines.
- Complaints about the policy were directed to the senior administrative official in charge of the department.
- As an administrative official, her job was to ensure all procedures were correctly documented.
Advanced Usage
- "Career administrative official": An official who has risen through the ranks of a civil service system, as opposed to a political appointee.
- The policy was implemented by career administrative officials who understood the long-term implications.
Variants and Related Words
- Bureaucrat (noun): Often used synonymously, though it can sometimes carry a negative connotation implying excessive rigidity.
- Civil servant (noun): A broader term for a person employed in the public sector by a government department or agency.
- Administrator (noun): A more general term for a person responsible for running an organization or system.
Synonyms
- Bureaucrat
- Administrator
- Civil servant
- Functionary
- Officer
Antonyms
- Political appointee (specifically contrasts a career official with one appointed for political reasons)
- Private citizen
- Elected official (contrasts an appointed administrative role with an elected one)
Noun
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an official of a bureaucracy
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