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technocrat

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈtɛknəˌkræt/

KK: /ˈtɛknəˌkræt/

noun
Definition

A person who is an expert in technology and uses their knowledge in management or administration.


Example

The technocrat implemented new policies to improve the efficiency of the organization.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of the term technocrat?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's someone who uses their technical skills in management, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! They often make decisions based on data and expertise.
Sloth B
That makes sense, especially in industries that rely heavily on technology.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expert
manager
administrator
Antonyms
amateur
layman
novice
Root Explanation

Technocrat → It is formed from "techno-" (from Greek "techne", meaning art or skill) and "-crat" (from Greek "kratos", meaning power or rule). The word describes a person who rules or has power based on their technical skills or expertise.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has 'power' ('-crat') because of their 'skill' ('techne') in a particular field — that's what a technocrat is.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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