meritocracy

English

/mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/, /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/

noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Affix from English merit.

Origin

English

merit

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Cognates and derived terms

antimeritocracy English
immerit English
merit English
meritable English
meriter English
meritest English
meriteth English
meritious English
meritless English
meritmonger English
meritocrat English
meritory English
overmerit English
premerit English
メリット Japanese
merit Middle English
Merit Cebuano