bureau

Meanings

• noun

  A large office or administrative building, especially one housing the offices of several organizations or government departments.

• noun

  A piece of furniture for holding documents, files, or stationery.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bureau
curio , perio , furo , juro , studio , scurio

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Variants

List of all variants of bureau that leads to same result
bureau , bureaus , bureaux , weather bureau , weather bureaus , travel agencies , travel agency , travel bureau

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Etymology

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From French bureau ('desk')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bureaucracy' comes from the French word 'bureau' and refers to a complex system of administration characterized by a hierarchical structure and impersonal procedures.

2. The term 'bureau' is also used in the context of political parties to refer to the executive committee or central office of the party.

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Related Concepts

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1. desk: A piece of furniture at which one works, especially one with a flat surface and drawers or compartments.

2. office: A room or building where business is transacted; an administrative unit within an organization.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'bureau' is often used to refer to a government office or department. In art, it can refer to a piece of furniture used as a prop or symbol.

How to Memorize "bureau"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large office building or a piece of furniture with drawers and compartments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bureau' with the idea of an office or a piece of furniture used for storing documents.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Office Rooms Under Endless Desks' to remember the meaning of 'bureau' as a large office building.

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