Synonyms for meritocracy
ˌmɛr ɪˈtɒk rə simer·i·toc·ra·cy

Princeton's WordNet

1. meritocracynoun

   a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects

2. meritocracynoun

   the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth

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1. • Political Orientation
   • Social Organization

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1. Anthony Carnevale:

   From an equity perspective, this is just the tip of the iceberg, this system is, in many respects, an aristocracy posing as a meritocracy.

2. Carly Fiorina:

   What do unions reward? Seniority, a seniority system over time discourages excellence, a seniority (system) over time, as opposed to a meritocracy, rewards you for just sitting in a chair.

3. Asmat Malik:

   Electables are totally against our philosophy. The party was established on the idea of meritocracy and justice. This will ruin it.

4. Boston Celtics:

   Paul Jacobs don't want to have unintended consequences of any rule so it really needs to be discussed and deliberated, but I think the feeling is there in the NBA that we want to be gender neutral, we want to be race neutral and it's all about a meritocracy.

5. Lee Hsien Loong:

   The idea that I should wish to establish a dynasty makes even less sense. Meritocracy is a fundamental value of our society, and neither I, the PAP, nor the Singapore public would tolerate any such attempt.