bureau
|bu-reau|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbjʊroʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbjʊərəʊ/
office or department
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bureau' originates from French, specifically the word 'bureau,' where 'bureau' meant 'desk or office.'
Historical Evolution
'bureau' changed from the French word 'bureau' and eventually became the modern English word 'bureau.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'desk or office,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'government department or office.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a government department or a division of a government department.
The Bureau of Statistics released the latest data.
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Noun 2
an office or organization that provides information or services.
The travel bureau offers a variety of holiday packages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39