1. officials as a group, especially government bureaucrats; the world of official procedures and red tape

Examples

• The new policy was met with resistance from officialdom.
• She grew frustrated with the slow pace of officialdom.
• Local officialdom seemed unwilling to address the community’s concerns.
• The scandal exposed corruption within the ranks of officialdom.
• He spent years navigating the maze of officialdom to get his permit.
• The reform aimed to reduce the power of officialdom over daily life.