meritocrat

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mer·i·toc·ra·cy (m

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-s

)

n. pl. mer·i·toc·ra·cies

1. A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

a. A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement.

b. Leadership by such a group.

merit·o·crat (-

-t

-kr

) n.

merit·o·cratic adj.

Translations

meritocrat [ˈmerɪtəʊkræt] N → meritócrata mf

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