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meritocraticadjective
relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy
"meritocratic society"
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meritocraticadjective
Pertaining to a meritocracy.
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meritocratic
Meritocracy (merit, from Latin mereō, and -cracy, from Ancient Greek κράτος kratos 'strength, power') is the notion of a political system in which economic goods and/or political power are vested in individual people based on talent, effort, and achievement, rather than wealth or social class. Advancement in such a system is based on performance, as measured through examination or demonstrated achievement. Although the concept of meritocracy has existed for centuries, the first known use of the term was by sociologist Alan Fox in the journal Socialist Commentary in 1956. It was then popularized by sociologist Michael Dunlop Young, who used the term in his dystopian political and satirical book The Rise of the Meritocracy in 1958.
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meritocratic
Meritocratic is an adjective referring to a system, organization, or society in which people's success or advancement is based on their abilities, skills, and merits, rather than their social status, wealth, or other unrelated factors. It is based on the concept of meritocracy, where rewards and positions are given based on individual achievements and capabilities.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of meritocratic in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of meritocratic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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