technocrat

/ˈtɛknəˌkræt/
noun
  1. An expert in science, technology, or engineering who has a lot of power or influence in government or business.
    • Many technocrats believe that data-driven solutions can solve most social issues.
    • The company hired a technocrat to modernize its outdated computer systems.
    • The president appointed a team of technocrats to fix the country's economic problems.
  2. A person who supports or believes in a system where technical experts make the important decisions.
    • The debate between technocrats and politicians is common in modern democracies.
    • He is a technocrat at heart, always trusting numbers over emotions.
    • As a technocrat, she argued that scientists should lead the new energy policy.
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