technocrat
Americannoun
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a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.
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a technological expert, especially one concerned with management or administration.
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Origin of technocrat
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Example Sentences
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The president is now expected to nominate a different member of Bolojan's party, or possibly a technocrat, to lead a new government.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
But the 49-year-old technocrat, who had rarely appeared in the media, was catapulted to the forefront of an election campaign as the anointed successor of President Patrice Talon.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
She has impressed people in the West and in the U.S. and the administration as a competent technocrat.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026
Zedillo, a party loyalist and lackluster technocrat, won in a landslide and served a six-year term.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025
Known as a soft-spoken technocrat, he had earlier headed India's central bank, served as a finance secretary and minister, and led the opposition in the upper house of parliament.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024
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