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technocrat

[ tek-nuh-krat ]

/ ˈtɛk nəˌkræt /

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noun

a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.

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

Nearby words

Origin of technocrat

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
To the technocrat, everything boils down to setting the right parameters and imposing the right rules.
The Technocratic Dilemma|Megan McArdle|February 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST

Word Origin and History for technocrat

technocrat

n.

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

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper