1. systems of government or administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation of departments
Usage: plural of bureaucracy
2. groups of non-elective government officials or administrators
Usage: plural of bureaucracy

Examples

• Modern bureaucracies often struggle with efficiency and public accountability.
• The two countries had vastly different bureaucracies governing their trade policies.
• Corporate bureaucracies can sometimes mirror government administrative structures.
• Citizens complained about the slow response times of local bureaucracies.
• International bureaucracies coordinate policies between member nations.
• Reform movements aimed to streamline bloated bureaucracies.
• Digital technology has transformed how bureaucracies process information.