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tech·no·crat
/
ˈtɛk
nəˌkræt
/
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[
tek
-n
uh
-krat
]
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noun
1.
a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.
2.
a technological expert, especially one concerned with management or administration.
Origin:
1930–35;
techno-
+
-crat
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technocracy
(tɛkˈnɒkrəsɪ)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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