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bureau in Malay

biro

UK/ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ//ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/

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bureau in Malay: biro. In English, bureau means an administrative unit of government; office.

Malay words for bureau

office (room)
biro

English meaning of bureau

  1. noun An administrative unit of government; office.
  2. noun An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.
  3. noun An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
  4. noun 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.

Full definition of bureau

bureau in a sentence

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

Synonyms of bureau

bureau in other languages

Questions about bureau in Malay

What is the meaning of bureau in Malay?
Bureau in Malay is biro.
Apakah maksud bureau dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bureau: biro.
What does bureau mean in English?
Bureau means an administrative unit of government; office.

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