officialdom

/ə'fiʃəldəm/ Cách viết khác : (officialism) /ə'fiʃəlizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The collective body of people holding public office or administrative positions in a government or organization: "Officialdom" refers to officials as a group, particularly those involved in government bureaucracy.
    • The domain, influence, or characteristics associated with government officials or bureaucracy: It can also describe the administrative system or the perceived attitudes (like rigidity or red tape) of officials as a class.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new policy was lost in the maze of officialdom for months. (The policy was delayed by the complex government bureaucracy.)
    • He was frustrated by the slow pace and inflexibility of officialdom. (He was frustrated by the slow and rigid nature of the administrative system.)
Advanced Usage
  • "the corridors of officialdom": a phrase referring to the places or spheres where government officials work and wield power.
    • The decision was finally made in the corridors of officialdom.
  • Used to imply criticism of bureaucratic inefficiency, formality, or detachment.
    • She blamed officialdom for the lack of progress on the issue.
Variants and Related Words
  • Official (n): A person holding public office or having a position of authority.
    • A senior official announced the changes.
  • Officialism (n): Often synonymous with "officialdom," emphasizing rigid adherence to rules and formal procedures.
    • The project was hindered by sheer officialism.
Synonyms
  • Bureaucracy: A system of government or management with many departments and complex procedures.
  • Administration: The people responsible for managing an organization or government.
  • The authorities: People in positions of power, especially in government.
Antonyms
  • The public / citizenry: Ordinary people, as opposed to those in official positions.
  • Private sector: The part of the economy not under direct government control.
Idioms and Phrases
  • To battle/contend with officialdom: To struggle against bureaucratic processes.
    • We had to battle officialdom to get the necessary permits.
  • The wheels of officialdom grind slowly: An idiom meaning bureaucratic processes are very slow.
    • Be patient; the wheels of officialdom grind slowly.
Noun
  1. people elected or appointed to administer a government

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