English Explanatory Dictionary

technocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.

Pronunciation

/tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Knabrupt-technocracy.wav

Word forms

technocracy technocracies

Etymology

From techno- (“technical”, “technicians”) + -cracy (“rule by”), attributed to W.H. Smyth.

Related words

technocrat technocratic
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