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mer·i·toc·ra·cy

M0230400 (mĕr′ĭ-tŏk′rə-sē)n. pl. mer·i·toc·ra·cies 1. A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.2. a. A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement.b. Leadership by such a group.
mer′it·o·crat′ (-ĭ-tə-krăt′) n.mer′it·o·crat′ic adj.
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Adj.1.meritocratic - relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy; "meritocratic society"
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