technocrat
English
editEtymology
editBack-formation from technocracy, equivalent to techno- + -crat.
Pronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
edittechnocrat (plural technocrats)
- An advocate of technocracy.
- An expert in some technology, especially one in a managerial or administrative role.
- 2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 87:
- Another by now trusted technocrat, d'Aguesseau, returned as Chancellor, initiating down to his death in 1751 landmark judicial reforms.
- A person who makes decisions based solely on technical information and not personal or public opinion.
Related terms
editTranslations
editadvocate of technocracy
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Further reading
edit- technocrat on Wikipedia.Wikipedia