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Definition of meritocratic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

meritocratic

adjective

/ˌmerɪtəˈkrætɪk/

/ˌmerɪtəˈkrætɪk/

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typical of a country or social system where people get power or money on the basis of their ability
- a meritocratic system
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