meritocracy

🇺🇸 /ˌmerɪˈtɑːkrəsi/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
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難易度
タグ RARE
noun
R

A system where the most talented or hardworking people are chosen for jobs or positions of power.

In a true meritocracy, the best person for the job would be chosen, regardless of their background.

本当のマージトクラシーでは、バックグラウンドにかかわらず、最も適任の人が選ばれます。

R

The group of people who are in power because they are considered the most talented or hardworking.

The meritocracy in the company was questioned when a less qualified candidate was promoted.

資格のある候補者が昇進されたときに、会社のマージトクラシーが問われた。

translation

n. 優秀主義, 優秀層

語形変化

Plural meritocracies