Meaning of the word bureaucratic in English

What does bureaucratic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bureaucratic

US /ˌbjʊr.əˈkræt̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk/

Adjective

1.

relating to a bureaucracy or to bureaucrats

Example:
The company has a very bureaucratic structure.
He found the process too slow and bureaucratic.
2.

insisting on strict adherence to rules and procedures, often to the point of being inefficient or obstructive

Example:
The new regulations are incredibly bureaucratic and make simple tasks difficult.
We need to cut through the bureaucratic red tape to get this project approved.