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officialese

/ˌɒfɪsɪˈɑːliːz/ noun · British & US
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What does officialese mean?

noun

Language used by officials, especially in a way that is considered formal or bureaucratic. It is often characterized by the use of complex vocabulary and convoluted sentence structures.

Example

"The government's officialese in the report made it difficult for the average citizen to understand the proposed changes."

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