The word technocrat can refer to someone exercising governmental authority because of their knowledge, or "a member of a powerful technical elite", or "someone who advocates the supremacy of technical experts".

What does being a technocrat mean?

1 : an adherent of technocracy. 2 : a technical expert especially : one exercising managerial authority.

What does a technocratic approach mean?

1 a theory or system of society according to which government is controlled by scientists, engineers, and other experts. 2 a body of such experts. 3 a state considered to be governed or organized according to these principles.