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

meritocratic

adjective
 
/ˌmerɪtəˈkrætɪk/
 
/ˌmerɪtəˈkrætɪk/
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  1. 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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