meritocracy (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
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Hypernym political orientation, ideology, political theory
Derivationally related form meritocracy → meritocratic
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Derivationally related form meritocratic → meritocracy
Hyponym political orientation, ideology, political theory

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