Technocracy Definition
tĕk-nŏkrə-sē
technocracies
noun
Government by technicians; specif., the theory or doctrine of a proposed system of government in which all economic resources, and hence the entire social system, would be controlled by scientists and engineers.
Webster's New World
A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise. A type of meritocracy based on people's ability and knowledge in a given area.
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Other Word Forms of Technocracy
Noun
Singular:
technocracy
Plural:
technocraciesOrigin of Technocracy
techno- (“technical", “technicians") +"Ž -cracy (“rule by")
From Wiktionary
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Greek tekhnē skill technical –cracy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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