bureau (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbjʊərəʊ/

Definition

A large organization or government department that is responsible for a particular area of government or business.

Examples

• The bureau of investigation is a federal agency.

• She works for a private detective bureau.

• The weather bureau issued a severe storm warning.

How to Use bureau

bureau of X (prepositional phrase)

A specific department or organization within a larger structure, often governmental. — "The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data on employment."

work for a bureau (collocation)

To be employed by a bureau. — "My father used to work for a federal bureau."

Synonyms of bureau

Words with a similar meaning to bureau:

• office
• department
• agency
• administration

Antonyms of bureau

Words with the opposite meaning to bureau:

• individual
• private citizen

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