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technocracya system of government in which technical experts rule by virtue of their specialized knowledge and position in dominant political and economic institutions

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a system of government in which technical experts rule by virtue of their specialized knowledge and position in dominant political and economic institutions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteknɑkrəsi/

Korean meaning: 기술관료제, 전문가 정치 (기술 전문가들이 지식과 전문성을 바탕으로 통치하는 정치 체제)

Korean pronunciation: **테**크노크러시

Example Sentences

  • Silicon Valley's influence on politics has led some to worry about an emerging technocracy.
  • In a technocracy, your coding skills might matter more than your charisma in elections.
  • The pandemic showed both the benefits and risks of technocracy in public health decision-making.

technocracy

NOUN

//ˈteknɑkrəsi//

a system of government in which technical experts rule by virtue of their specialized knowledge and position in dominant political and economic institutions

technocracy concept
💡 Concept

Scientists demonstrate technocracy by making government decisions through technical expertise

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technocracy rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When technocracy replaces democracy, we witness pure hypocrisy!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈteknɑkrəsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈteknɒkrəsi/

🌳Etymology

Roottechno
Suffix--cracy

Origin

From Greek 'tekhne' meaning skill or craft, and 'kratia' meaning rule or power. This term was coined in the early 20th century to describe a system where technical experts hold political power.

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🎵Rhyme

democracyaristocracybureaucracyhypocrisy
democracy
aristocracy
bureaucracy
hypocrisy

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📝Examples

Silicon Valley's influence on politics has led some to worry about an emerging technocracy.

😄 Fun example

In a technocracy, your coding skills might matter more than your charisma in elections.

The pandemic showed both the benefits and risks of technocracy in public health decision-making.

Critics argue that technocracy lacks the human touch needed for effective governance.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

meritocracyexpertocracyscientific government

Antonyms

democracypopulismmob rule

Related

bureaucracytechnocratexpertisegovernanceelitism