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Definition of eurocrat

eurocrat

/ˈjʊroʊkræt/
eu · ro · crat
Plural:eurocrats
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Adjective:eurocratic
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eurocrat Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An official, administrator, or civil servant of the European Union, especially a member of the European Commission based in Brussels (often used disapprovingly).

Example

"Critics argued that the new trade regulations were drafted by unelected Eurocrats in Brussels with little input from local industries."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Usually capitalized as 'Eurocrat', this term is frequently used with a mildly disparaging or critical connotation in journalism and political discourse to portray European Union officials as remote, unaccountable technocrats.

• Nearby Words

eureka
euro
eurocentric
eurocrat
european
european adder
european beech

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1960s as a blend of 'European' and 'bureaucrat', originally referring to officials of the European Economic Community.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eurocrat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eurocrat
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