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

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Example Sentences

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technocrat

Mr. Modi picked Ashwini Vaishnaw, a highly regarded technocrat, as minister of Electronics and Information Technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a wonkish technocrat aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, upended the race for mayor by launching a last-minute bid to unseat incumbent Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, a "Board of Peace" made up of international diplomats was created to oversee an apolitical Palestinian technocrat committee to govern Gaza.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 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

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