technocrat

/tɛkˈnɒkræt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is a specialist in technology or a person who has a high degree of technical knowledge and skill, often used to describe an expert in a particular field.

“The government appointed a technocrat to oversee the development of the new infrastructure project.”

2. noun

A person who is a skilled administrator or politician, especially one who is seen as being more effective than politicians.

“The technocrat was chosen to lead the team due to their exceptional management skills.”

Synonyms

  • administrator
  • expert

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • politician