English Explanatory Dictionary

officialism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The rigid, perfunctory and literal adherence to official duties and regulations
Officials collectively

Word forms

officialism officialisms

Etymology

From official + -ism.

Related words

jobsworth

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