technocrat

[ tek-nuh-krat ]

noun

1. a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.
2. a technological expert, especially one concerned with management or administration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of technocrat¹

First recorded in 1930–35; techno- + -crat

Example Sentences

Hoover had proven during his term to be a technocrat utterly without political skills.

From Los Angeles Times

A Labour source says that “if it is a Treasury Budget, a technocrat one that focuses more on anything else on balancing the books, then it would be a let down”.

From BBC

She has agreed a charter with the four big groups so that if they win, a technocrat government will fill the immediate vacuum.

From BBC

A climate scientist by training, Sheinbaum is more of a technocrat than her predecessor, and more camera shy.

From Los Angeles Times

Away from Brussels, Mr Barnier began to shed his image of a consummate EU technocrat.

From BBC