technocracy

[ tek-nok-ruh-see ]

/ tɛkˈnɒk rə si /

noun, plural tech·noc·ra·cies for 2, 3.

a theory and movement, prominent about 1932, advocating control of industrial resources, reform of financial institutions, and reorganization of the social system, based on the findings of technologists and engineers.

a system of government in which this theory is applied.

any application of this theory.

Origin of technocracy

First recorded in 1919; techno- + -cracy

Words nearby technocracy

technikon, technique, techno, technobabble, technobandit, technocracy, technocrat, technocratic, technofear, technography, technol.

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Example sentences from the Web for technocracy

The benefit of technocracy is that it avoids the petty mercenary self-interest of industry players.
The Technocratic Dilemma|Megan McArdle|February 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Their shared faith in technocracy is not the only reason for that.
Ask the Blogger: How About That Election?|Megan McArdle|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Last moment arrival of material from various authors thrust the Technocracy article out of this issue.
Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939|Ray Bradbury
But recently, awakening from the profound inactivity of spring fever, your editor became interested in Technocracy.
Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939|Ray Bradbury

When you write an introductory article to a generally new audience on Technocracy, you have to start from the ground up.
Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939|Ray Bradbury
Unreflected celebration of technocracy as the sole agent of change must be treated with the same suspicion as its demonization.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
We will, tho, in the Winter Edition, give you a few facts and predictions made by Technocracy.
Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939|Ray Bradbury

British Dictionary definitions for technocracy

technocracy

/ (tɛkˈnɒkrəsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

a theory or system of society according to which government is controlled by scientists, engineers, and other experts

a body of such experts

a state considered to be governed or organized according to these principles

Derived forms of technocracy

technocrat (ˈtɛknəˌkræt), nountechnocratic, adjective

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Cultural definitions for technocracy (1 of 2)

technocracy

[ (tek-nok-ruh-see) ]

A type of society marked by the dominant role of people with specialized technical skills, particularly engineers.

Cultural definitions for technocracy (2 of 2)

technocracy

[ (tek-nok-ruh-see) ]

The control of government and society by people with technical skills, especially engineers.

单词	technocracy
释义	technocracy [ tek-nok-ruh-see ] / tɛkˈnɒk rə si / noun, plural tech·noc·ra·cies for 2, 3. a theory and movement, prominent about 1932, advocating control of industrial resources, reform of financial institutions, and reorganization of the social system, based on the findings of technologists and engineers. a system of government in which this theory is applied. any application of this theory. Origin of technocracy First recorded in 1919; techno- + -cracy Words nearby technocracy technikon, technique, techno, technobabble, technobandit, technocracy, technocrat, technocratic, technofear, technography, technol. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for technocracy The benefit of technocracy is that it avoids the petty mercenary self-interest of industry players. The Technocratic Dilemma\|Megan McArdle\|February 4, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Their shared faith in technocracy is not the only reason for that. Ask the Blogger: How About That Election?\|Megan McArdle\|November 5, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Last moment arrival of material from various authors thrust the Technocracy article out of this issue. Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939\|Ray Bradbury But recently, awakening from the profound inactivity of spring fever, your editor became interested in Technocracy. Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939\|Ray Bradbury When you write an introductory article to a generally new audience on Technocracy, you have to start from the ground up. Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939\|Ray Bradbury Unreflected celebration of technocracy as the sole agent of change must be treated with the same suspicion as its demonization. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin We will, tho, in the Winter Edition, give you a few facts and predictions made by Technocracy. Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939\|Ray Bradbury British Dictionary definitions for technocracy technocracy / (tɛkˈnɒkrəsɪ) / noun plural -cies a theory or system of society according to which government is controlled by scientists, engineers, and other experts a body of such experts a state considered to be governed or organized according to these principles Derived forms of technocracy technocrat (ˈtɛknəˌkræt), nountechnocratic, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for technocracy (1 of 2) technocracy [ (tek-nok-ruh-see) ] A type of society marked by the dominant role of people with specialized technical skills, particularly engineers. Cultural definitions for technocracy (2 of 2) technocracy [ (tek-nok-ruh-see) ] The control of government and society by people with technical skills, especially engineers. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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