computerist

noun

Definition of computeristnext
as in technocrat

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  1. technocrat
  2. techie
  3. geek
  4. hacker
Noun
  • Eight of those seats are reserved for women, religious scholars, technocrats, and overseas citizens.
    — Aqil Shah, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Hamad bin Jassim ran much of the diplomacy, Sheikha Moza built the education and cultural project, and the gas wager needed technocrats willing to bet on a market that barely existed.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of technocrat
Noun
  • In concluding remarks, Hao asked each panelist what inspired techies should be focusing on now.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Many were seemingly furious about San Francisco techies or the concept of polyamory.
    — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of techie
Noun
  • There’s a whole world of lagers out there that would make even the snobbiest beer geek do a double take—beers that have nothing in common with the watery brews that once defined the style for so many Americans.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, Green’s film exists — and was not thrown into a little black hole by a bunch of accountants, never to be seen again — and can surely help cure any of the pain its backstory still inflicts on movie fans and Tunes geeks.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of geek
Noun
  • She’s tasked with apprehending The Puppet Master (Iemasa Kayumi), a hacker who appears to be tapping directly into these networked minds and altering memories.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Latin American countries have been targeted by cyberattacks recently, especially Colombia and Venezuela, as hackers look to steal data, cripple government systems, or just take advantage of unrest, elections, or other national events.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hacker
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“Computerist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computerist. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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