meritocracy

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Synonyms: merocracy, meritocrat, meritocrats, mortocracy, mediocracy

Antonyms: merocracy, meritocrat, meritocrats, mortocracy, mediocracy

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Noun

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

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