English Explanatory Dictionary

technocrat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An advocate of technocracy.
  2. An expert in some technology, especially one in a managerial or administrative role.
  3. A person who makes decisions based solely on technical information and not personal or public opinion.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-technocrat.wav

Word forms

technocrat technocrats

Etymology

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

Related words

technocracy technocratic
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