technocrat
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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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technocracy (tɛkˈnɒkrəsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | a theory or system of society according to which government is controlled by scientists, engineers, and other experts |
| 2. | a body of such experts |
| 3. | a state considered to be governed or organized according to these principles |
| technocrat | |
| —n | |
| techno'cratic | |
| —adj | |
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Technocrat
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
From the perspective of a technocrat, resettlement requires technical planning based on the principles of scale and efficiency.
He is a back-room technocrat, more at ease in a suit behind a desk than winning popular affection in the townships and villages.
With this goes a technocrat's faith that government can enact them.
To the blind technocrat, the means were more important than the ends.
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