meritocracy
🇺🇸
/ˌmerɪˈtɑːkrəsi/
🇬🇧
/ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
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.
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.
translation
A system where the most talented or hardworking people are chosen for jobs or positions of power.; The group of people who are in power because they are considered the most talented or hardworking.
Word Forms
Plural
meritocracies