A believer in the merit of good works; a person who advocates advancement through merit.
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Sheldon (d.?1642). From merit or merit + -ist.
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Sheldon (d. ?1642). From merit or merit + -ist.
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