C2 noun #83,573 most common

meritocracy

UK /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ | US /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/

Rule by merit, and talent.

meritocracy in 30 Seconds

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

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun Rule by merit, and talent.
  2. 2
    noun A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.
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