meritocracy
/mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ noun C2- Rule by merit and talent. · As a small nation without natural resources, Singapore relies on education and meritocracy to develop its economy.
- A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.
Plural meritocracies
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