Technocracy: meaning, definitions and examples

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technocracy

 

[ tษ›kหˆnษ’krษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

governance system

Technocracy is a political and economic system in which decision-makers are selected based on their technical expertise and knowledge. It emphasizes the role of engineers, scientists, and other professionals in managing societyโ€™s resources and infrastructure. The aim is to create an efficient and rational society that prioritizes the needs of its citizens through the use of technology and data-driven policies. In a technocratic system, traditional politicians are often replaced by experts who use scientific principles to solve social problems.

Synonyms

data-driven leadership, expert rule, technological governance

Examples of usage

  • The city adopted technocracy to improve its public transportation.
  • Many believe technocracy can lead to more effective governance.
  • In a technocracy, engineers often take on roles usually reserved for elected officials.

Translations

Translations of the word "technocracy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tecnocracia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเค•เคจเฅ‹เค•เฅเคฐเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Technokratie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teknokrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั…ะฝะพะบั€ะฐั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teknokracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฏใƒŽใ‚ฏใƒฉใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท technocratie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tecnocracia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teknokrasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œํฌ๋…ธํฌ๋ผ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูƒู†ูˆู‚ุฑุงุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teokratรญa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teokracia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ€ๆœฏๅฎ˜ๅƒšไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tehnokracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆknistjรณrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั…ะฝะพะบั€ะฐั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ texnokratiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tecnocracia

Etymology

The term 'technocracy' was coined in the early 20th century, emerging from the increasing influence of technological advancement on society. Its roots can be traced back to the work of social engineers and designers who believed that societal progress should be guided by technical experts rather than politicians or bureaucrats. The idea gained significant traction during the 1930s, particularly in the United States, as a response to the Great Depression. Proponents argued that the application of scientific principles could optimize production and distribution processes, leading to an abundance of resources for all. The technocratic movement waned after World War II but has made periodic comebacks in discussions about governance and economic policy, especially as reliance on technology continues to grow.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,397 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.