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Definitions of meritocracy in various dictionaries:
noun - a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
noun - the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
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| Government by the best |
| system based on ability |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Mar 23 2018 7 Little Words Daily Puzzle |
| Aug 14 2004 The Times - Concise |
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| Sociologist Michael Young coined this term for a system that rewards the talented |
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| Government or the holding of power by people selected according to merit. |
| government or the holding of power by people selected according to merit. |
| the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth |
| a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects |
| a social system, society, or organization in which people have power because of their abilities, not because of their money or social position: |
| a social system or organization in which people reach positions of power based on their abilities rather than their money, family connections, etc.: |
| A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement. |
| A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement. |
| Leadership by such a group. |
| Meritocracy description |
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| Meritocracy (merit, from Latin mere, and -cracy, from Ancient Greek kratos "strength, power") is a political philosophy which holds that certain things, such as economic goods or power, should be vested in individuals on the basis of talent, effort and achievement, rather than factors such as sexuality, race, gender or wealth. Advancement in such a system is based on performance, as measured through examination or demonstrated achievement. Although the concept of meritocracy has existed for centuries, the term itself was first created in 1958 by the sociologist Michael Young. The Oxford English Dictionary shows the first use in 1956 and gives this citation. "1956 A. Fox in Socialist Comm. May 13/1 The meritocracy; the society in which the gifted, the smart, the energetic, the ambitious and the ruthless are carefully sifted out and helped towards their destined positions of dominance." Young's entry is listed as "1958 M. Young Rise of Meritocracy iv. 71 Before the meritocracy was full |