Technocrat: meaning, definitions and examples

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technocrat

 

[ tษ›k.nษ™.krรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

politics, governance

A technocrat is an individual who is an expert in a particular field, especially one involving technology or scientific knowledge, and who applies this expertise to the administration and governance of a country or organization. Technocrats often advocate for policies based on technical knowledge rather than political considerations. They believe that decision-making should be guided by data and empirical evidence rather than ideology. This term gained prominence during the early 20th century with the rise of industrial society and remains relevant today as global challenges require specialized knowledge.

Synonyms

administrator, expert, specialist

Examples of usage

  • The technocrat implemented new policies based on data analysis.
  • During the economic crisis, the government turned to technocrats for solutions.
  • Technocrats are often seen in roles that bridge the gap between industry and government.

Translations

Translations of the word "technocrat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tecnocrata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเค•เคจเฅ€เค•เฅ€ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคทเคœเฅเคž

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Technokrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teknokrat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั…ะฝะพะบั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ technokrat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฏใƒŽใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท technocrate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tecnรณcrata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teknokrat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œํฌ๋…ธํฌ๋žซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teknokrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teknokrat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ€ๆœฏๅฎ˜ๅƒš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tehnokrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆknokrat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั…ะฝะพะบั€ะฐั‚

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ texnokrat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tecnรณcrata

Etymology

The term 'technocrat' derives from the Greek words 'techne', meaning art or skill, and 'kratos', meaning power or rule. It was popularized in the early 20th century during a period of rapid industrialization and the expansion of technological innovation. The movement known as Technocracy emerged in the 1930s in North America as a response to the Great Depression, advocating for the management of the economy by technical experts rather than politicians. The concept emphasized the application of scientific principles to manage resources and improve efficiency. Over the decades, the term has been adapted to various contexts, including international governance and corporate strategies, reflecting the increasing role of specialized knowledge in modern decision-making processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,606, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.