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.
Etymology
Origin of technocrat
Example Sentences
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She has impressed people in the West and in the U.S. and the administration as a competent technocrat.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026
His vice president Tiemoko Meyliet Kone is seen as a technocrat and has a low public profile.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
But both López Obrador and Sheinbaum — the old-school, back-slapping pol and the steely, U.S.-educated technocrat — ultimately embraced U.S.-Mexico commerce.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025
In a recent reshuffle, President Vladimir Putin replaced his defence minister of 12 years, Sergei Shoigu, with technocrat economist Andrei Belousov.
From BBC • May 23, 2024
Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, a pragmatic technocrat who is the speaker of Parliament and one of the country’s perpetual presidential candidates, will likely try to run.
From New York Times • May 21, 2024
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