Associations to the word «Meritocracy»

Wiktionary

MERITOCRACY, noun. Rule by merit, and talent.
MERITOCRACY, noun. A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.

Dictionary definition

MERITOCRACY, noun. A form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects.
MERITOCRACY, noun. The belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth.

Wise words

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