technocrat

[tek-nuh-krat]

noun

a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.
a technological expert, especially one concerned with management or administration.

Origin of technocrat

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

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Examples from the Web for technocrat

Contemporary Examples of technocrat

He is considered a technocrat, which I believe means he's a Democrat who loves glowsticks.
Why Palestinians Welcomed Fayyad’s Resignation
Maysoon Zayid
April 16, 2013
To the technocrat, everything boils down to setting the right parameters and imposing the right rules.
The Technocratic Dilemma
Megan McArdle
February 4, 2013
The one I wish to raise here is that the technocrat has no experience working in the context of an organization.
The Technocratic Dilemma
Megan McArdle
February 4, 2013
By nominating Jack Lew to succeed Geithner, it may look like the president has substituted one technocrat for another.
Will Jack Lew Win the Future?
Megan McArdle
January 10, 2013
Mr. Xi is a princeling, while Mr. Hu is a technocrat, although Mr. Xi has been successful at bridging the divide.
China: Xi Jinping Was Under Pressure Before Disappearance
The Telegraph
September 15, 2012

Word Origin and History for technocrat

n.

1932, back-formation from technocracy. Related: Technocratic.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper