/tek nok"reuh see/ , n. , pl. technocracies for 2, 3.
1. a theory and movement, prominent about 1932, advocating control of industrial resources, reform of financial institutions, and reorganization of the social system, based on the findings of technologists and engineers.
2. a system of government in which this theory is applied.
3. any application of this theory.
[ 1919; TECHNO- + -CRACY ]