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mer·i·toc·ra·cy \ˌmerə̇.ˈtäkrəsē\ noun (-es) Etymology: merit (I) + -o- + -cracy 1. : a system or organization in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement 2. a. : leadership by the talented b. : meritocrats herein • mer·it·o·crat·ic \¦merə̇d.ə¦krad.ik\ adjective |