as in hacker
a scientist or technical expert and especially one with much authority
A group of experienced technocrats were tasked with implementing the company's cybersecurity measures.
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Recent Examples of technocrat
Speculation had grown that Han, 75, would decide to contest the election after opinion polls showed an increase in support for the experienced technocrat, who was thrust into the top post in December after Yoon’s removal from office.
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Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2025
He’s been able to sell himself as a no-nonsense technocrat who knows how to steer a crisis.
—Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
Canada’s ruling Liberal party picked Mark Carney — a former central bank governor known as a competent technocrat — as its new leader.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2025
If Japan is any example, the collaboration between technocrats and right-wing politicians is unlikely to last forever.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2025
He’s been able to sell himself as a no-nonsense technocrat who knows how to steer a crisis.
—Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
Canada’s ruling Liberal party picked Mark Carney — a former central bank governor known as a competent technocrat — as its new leader.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2025
If Japan is any example, the collaboration between technocrats and right-wing politicians is unlikely to last forever.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technocrat
Noun
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This lack of protective measures, including firewalls and antivirus software, can create vulnerabilities and support the hacker's appetite.—
Dewayne Hart,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Coinbase refused to pay their ransom demand of $20 million and is instead offering a $20 million reward for information about the hackers.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Denny’s gives techies a breakfast treat at keynote Cinequest documentary on Bank of America founder draws real interest Mark T. Johnson, board chair for Project Cornerstone, also lauded Haley.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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This is often seen as less vital by those on the AI techie side of things.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Technocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technocrat. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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