technocrat

English

Etymology

Back-formation from technocracy, equivalent to techno- +‎ -crat.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/
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Noun

technocrat (plural technocrats)

  1. An advocate of technocracy.
  2. 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.
  3. A person who makes decisions based solely on technical information and not personal or public opinion.

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