technocrat

American  

[tek-nuh-krat] / ˈtɛk nəˌkræt /

noun

1. a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.

2. a technological expert, especially one concerned with management or administration.

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Etymology

Origin of technocrat

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

Example Sentences

The 76-year-old career technocrat was ordered to report to prison immediately after the ruling.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

She has impressed people in the West and in the U.S. and the administration as a competent technocrat.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

“I think ultimately political success and policy success comes from offering better ideas and demonstrating impact,” Mahan said, sounding very much like the technocrat he calls himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

For someone who had got to see Carney as a cerebral technocrat, a crisis-managing central bank governor a decade ago, the transformation into public orator was quite something.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, a pragmatic technocrat who is the speaker of Parliament and one of the country’s perpetual presidential candidates, will likely try to run.

From New York Times • May 21, 2024