noun
- systems of government or organization in which people are chosen and moved into positions of success, power, and influence on the basis of their demonstrated abilities and merit
Usage: plural of meritocracy
Examples
- Many universities claim to be meritocracies where admission is based solely on academic achievement.
- The company prides itself on being one of the few true meritocracies in the industry.
- Critics argue that supposed meritocracies often favor those with existing advantages.
- Some countries have attempted to establish meritocracies through civil service examinations.
- The debate continues over whether modern corporations are genuine meritocracies.
- Educational systems in several nations are designed as meritocracies to promote social mobility.