Meritocracy

Pronunciation: /mɛrɪˈtɔːkrəsiː/

Meritocracy (noun)

  1. A system where people get positions and rewards mainly because of their skills, effort, and results.
  2. The belief that society should be run so that success comes from merit, not from family background or connections.

Examples

  • A meritocracy rewards jobs by ability, not by connections.
  • In a meritocracy, people get jobs by ability and effort.