"probureaucratic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-probureaucratic.wav Forms: more probureaucratic [comparative], most probureaucratic [superlative], pro-bureaucratic [alternative]
Etymology: From pro- + bureaucratic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|bureaucratic}} pro- + bureaucratic Head templates: {{en-adj}} probureaucratic (comparative more probureaucratic, superlative most probureaucratic)
  1. In favour of bureaucracy.

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