Bureaucrat
Nounनौकरशाह, अधिकारी
Definition
An official in a government department, especially one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people’s needs.
Contextual Sentence: "The bureaucrat delayed the file for weeks, citing procedural issues."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of a 'bureau' (office) + 'crat' (rule) as someone ruling from an office.
Synonyms
official
functionary
administrator
Antonyms
democrat
activist
reformist