Definitions for "technocrat"
a proponent of technocracy.
an advocate of technocracy
Keywords:  pelletier, superhero, barr, mike, paul
Technocrat is a superhero in the DC Comics and a former member of the Outsiders. His first appearance was in Outsiders Alpha (2nd series) #1 (November 1993). written by Mike W. Barr and drawn by Paul Pelletier.
a technical specialist exercising governmental or managerial authority.
a person who exercises authority by virtue of his/her technical competence
The term "technocrat" in current usage refers to individuals with technical training and occupations who tend to perceive important societal problems as technological in nature, while proposing largely technology-focused solutions to the various problems. This term is mainly used by technology policy analysts who focus their research on the power struggles and conflicts of interest present when different occupational groups compete for societal resources and authority. According to this theory, originally introduced by the administrative scientist Gunnar K.
Someone who believes that engineers should manage society.
New type of bureaucrat; intensely trained in engineering or economics and devoted to the power of national planning; came to fore in offices of governments following World War II. (p. 875)
Keywords:  elite, expert, highly, skilled, member
an expert who is a member of a highly skilled elite group