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bureau

/ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/

noun

Meaning

  • An administrative unit of government; office.

  • An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.

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

  • An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).

  • 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.

  • A chest of drawers for clothes.