Bureau

The word bureau can refer to:

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• a sort of desk with drawers, such as a writing table or a pedestal desk
• an office or public agency
• a public service available on a timeshare basis, especially a computer bureau

The original French word bureau referred to an office.

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The ministries of Hong Kong are called bureaus, each headed by a secretary.

Related Topics:
Hong Kong - Bureau

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