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technocrat

American  
[tek-nuh-krat] / ˈtɛk nəˌkræt /

noun

  1. a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.

  2. a technological expert, especially one concerned with management or administration.


Etymology

Origin of technocrat

First recorded in 1930–35; techno- + -crat

Example Sentences

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The 76-year-old career technocrat was ordered to report to prison immediately after the ruling.

From Barron's

As the lowest level, the strip will be run by a new government of technocrats made up of figures from civil society within Gaza.

From BBC

Mladenov will act as the conduit between the panel of Palestinian technocrats and the Board of Peace, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Egypt works with Hamas on the list of Palestinian technocrats Cairo will propose to govern Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal

This provoked yelps from technocrats who said it was impractical and superfluous.

From The Wall Street Journal