word
technocracy
tek-NOK-ruh-see
tɛkˈnɒkrəsiListen
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Syllable breakdown
technocracy
Dictionary meaning
Government or influence by technical experts rather than elected politicians.
History and origin
Greek technē + kratos.
Examples
- The crisis cabinet was criticized as drifting toward technocracy.
Common mispronunciations
tek-NO-cracy
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