Definition of Meritocracy

1. Noun. A form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects.


2. Noun. The belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth.
Generic synonyms: Ideology, Political Orientation, Political Theory
Derivative terms: Meritocratic

Definition of Meritocracy

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Meritocracy

meristem
meristematic
meristematic
meristems
meristic
meristic
meristically
merit
meritable
merited
merithallus
meriting
meriting(p)
meritless
meritocracies
meritocracy (current term)
meritocrat
meritocratic
meritocrats
meritorious
meritoriously
meritoriousness
merits
merit badge
merit pay
merit system
Meriwether Lewis
merk
Merkel's corpuscle
Merkel's filtrum ventriculi

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