meritocracy

noun
UK: /ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/
US: /ˌmerɪˈtɑːkrəsi/

  1. A system where people succeed based on their abilities and effort.

    1. A meritocracy gives everyone a fair chance to succeed.
    2. In a true meritocracy, your skills, not your connections, determine your success.

  2. A society governed by people selected based on their demonstrated ability.

    1. The company aims to be a meritocracy, promoting based on performance.
    2. Some argue that a perceived meritocracy can still perpetuate existing inequalities.

Synonyms

elite

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meritocracy" in English means: A system where people succeed based on their abilities and effort., A society governed by people selected based on their demonstrated ability..

The phonetic transcription of "meritocracy" is /ˌmerɪˈtɒkrəsi/ in British English and /ˌmerɪˈtɑːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meritocracy": elite.

Example usage of "meritocracy": "A meritocracy gives everyone a fair chance to succeed.". More examples on the page.