"papyrocracy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From papyro- (“papyrus, paper”) + -cracy (“rule by”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|papyro-|-cracy|t1=papyrus, paper|t2=rule by}} papyro- (“papyrus, paper”) + -cracy (“rule by”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} papyrocracy (uncountable)
  1. (uncommon) Synonym of bureaucracy: rule by excessive paperwork or regulation. Tags: uncommon, uncountable Categories (topical): Government Synonyms: bureaucracy [synonym, synonym-of]

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