technocracy

noun
UK: /ˌteknɒkrəsi/
US: /ˌteknɑːkrəsi/

  1. A country or organization that is ruled or controlled by people with technical or scientific expertise.

    1. The company became a technocracy because engineers made all decisions.
    2. Some fear that artificial intelligence could lead to a global technocracy, with algorithms dictating policy.

  2. A system of governance where experts in technology or science hold power and make decisions based on their knowledge.

    1. The idea of a technocracy appeals to those who believe in efficient, data-driven solutions.
    2. Critics argue that a technocracy, while potentially efficient, may disregard the values and needs of ordinary citizens.

Synonyms

scientific management meritocracy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "technocracy" in English means: A country or organization that is ruled or controlled by people with technical or scientific expertise., A system of governance where experts in technology or science hold power and make decisions based on their knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "technocracy" is /ˌteknɒkrəsi/ in British English and /ˌteknɑːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "technocracy": scientific management, meritocracy.

Example usage of "technocracy": "The company became a technocracy because engineers made all decisions.". More examples on the page.