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Meaning of MERITOCRACY

Pronunciation:  `meree'tâkrusee

 
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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
  2. [n]  a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
 

MERITOCRACY is a 11 letter word that starts with M.

 

 See Also: ideology, political orientation, political theory, social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure

 

 

 

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