technocrat

[tek-nuh-krat]

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of technocrat¹

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

Example Sentences

The acceptance by Hamas of another key part of the US peace plan, the idea of handing over the governance of Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, is also clearly significant.

From BBC

“I think ultimately political success and policy success comes from offering better ideas and demonstrating impact,” Mahan said, sounding very much like the technocrat he calls himself.

From Los Angeles Times

For its part, Hamas says it's ready to hand over authority in Gaza to an independent administration of technocrats.

From BBC

The Republicans seemed like their natural champion, while he says the Democrats became "the party of the elite, technocrats, the well-educated, the urbane".

From BBC

The takeaway has to be capitalizing on the frustration that’s being felt by everyone, really, except for the technocrat billionaire class.

From Salon