Technocracy
/tekˈnɑːkrəsi/noun
A system of society where decisions are made by technical experts, not politicians.
He believed that a technocracy would solve the nation's problems more efficiently.
Often appears as...
- rule by technocracy
- advocate for technocracy
Usage tips
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Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Non-political Leadership
Technocracy suggests leaders are skilled experts, rather than elected politicians.
During the crisis, the country called for a technocracy to manage resources.
Pro Tip 2/2Efficiency Focus
A technocracy is often seen as a way to manage society more effectively.
Voters tired of politics praised the idea of a streamlined technocracy.
Compare with
bureaucracyintellectualmeritocracyrational
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