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
At those meetings, Egypt will likely propose forming a committee of Palestinian technocrats and community leaders, all unaffiliated with Hamas, who could run Gaza after the war, according to two Arab diplomats, a senior Western official and Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland.
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Simion, running on a nationalist, anti-EU platform, has gained momentum, particularly among the Romanian diaspora, where Dan, a pro-European technocrat, is relying on high voter turnout abroad to secure victory.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
In a decision only made public on the eve of the talks, Putin named a group of mid-level technocrats to lead the Russian delegation.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 15 May 2025
The deal would include an end to the war, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners and hostages in Gaza and the handing over of power in Gaza to an independent body of technocrats, the AP reported.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Simion, running on a nationalist, anti-EU platform, has gained momentum, particularly among the Romanian diaspora, where Dan, a pro-European technocrat, is relying on high voter turnout abroad to secure victory.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
In a decision only made public on the eve of the talks, Putin named a group of mid-level technocrats to lead the Russian delegation.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 15 May 2025
The deal would include an end to the war, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners and hostages in Gaza and the handing over of power in Gaza to an independent body of technocrats, the AP reported.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technocrat
Noun
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Utilizing robust passwords and altering them periodically can further complicate the endeavors of hackers.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In season 1, Elliot is recruited by a mysterious anarchist who calls himself Mr. Robot, who leads a team of hacker activists known as fsociety.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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But in this city, diversity goes beyond nationality; the city’s allure for the LGBTQ community and ex–Silicon Valley techies gives it a sense of welcome that many people are embracing.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Sixty years of developing a massive and effective infrastructure around the world have been destroyed in a single weekend by Elon Musk and a handful of young techies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Technocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technocrat. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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