meritocracy
B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
General noun
A system in which advancement is based on ability and achievement rather than birth or wealth.
The university prides itself on being a meritocracy where talent, not connections, decides who gets in.
Business noun
A system where advancement is based on ability.
They pitched the firm as a pure meritocracy.
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