technocrat

American  

[tek-nuh-krat] / ˈtɛk nəˌkræt /

noun

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of technocrat

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

Example Sentences

Al-Rumayyan, Prince bin Salman’s trusted technocrat, was charged with implementing the plan, but LIV Golf has failed to attract significant viewership or commercial sponsors despite innovations such as a 54-hole format and a team model.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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

For someone who had got to see Carney as a cerebral technocrat, a crisis-managing central bank governor a decade ago, the transformation into public orator was quite something.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

She has agreed a charter with the four big groups so that if they win, a technocrat government will fill the immediate vacuum.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024