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bureaux

The correct spelling is bureaux.

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noun

Say it like: Bur-eeu-x

The correct spelling is bureaux. An administrative unit of government; office. For example: "a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau"

Usage Examples

a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An administrative unit of government; office.
  2. 2.An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.
  3. 3.An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
  4. 4.A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.
  5. 5.A chest of drawers for clothes.

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