Tag: technocrat

Word of the Day: Technocrat Before we can understand the word technocrat, we need to know what a bureaucrat is. To use a slang term, a bureaucrat is a wonk; a bureaucrat is one of those people who run the government. Now that we have that clear, we can talk about technocrats, who are technology or science…

Word of the Day: Wonk We could very generally say that a wonk is a nerd or geek. However, it’s much more than that. This word is often used to describe government bureaucrats, such as technocrats or government advisors, who specialize in public policy or procedure. For example, in most countries, politicians often change after an…