noun
technocracy
tek-NOK-ruh-see
Technocracy (noun) means a system of government in which skilled experts govern in their own areas of expertise. Example: “Some people argue that a technocracy would handle economic policy better than elected politicians.”
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A system of government in which skilled experts govern in their own areas of expertise.
"Some people argue that a technocracy would handle economic policy better than elected politicians."
"In a technocracy, the health minister would be a trained medical expert."
"Critics of technocracy worry that experts are not answerable to voters."
How to use technocracy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGovernment run by experts in their fields.
When to use it
It is a formal term used in politics and social science.
Memory tip
It can be countable or uncountable, so both a technocracy and technocracy alone are correct.
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Common pairings
rule by technocracy
technocracy versus democracy
the rise of technocracy
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Etymology
The word joins techno-, meaning technical or technicians, to -cracy, meaning rule by. It is attributed to W.H. Smyth.
Rhymes for technocracy
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What does technocracy mean?
It means a system of government in which people with skill and expertise govern in their own fields.
What is a technocrat?
A technocrat is a person who takes part in or supports technocracy, that is, rule by experts.
What does the -cracy ending mean?
In this word, -cracy means rule by, so technocracy is rule by technical experts.
What is the meaning of technocracy?
"technocracy" (noun) means a system of government in which skilled experts govern in their own areas of expertise.
