meritocratic

mer·i·toc·ra·cy

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mer-i-tok-ruh-see]
- /ˌmɛr ɪˈtɒk rə si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mer-i-tok-ruh-see]
- /ˌmɛr ɪˈtɒk rə si/

Definitions of meritocratic word

noun plural meritocratic an elite group of people whose progress is based on ability and talent rather than on class privilege or wealth. 1
noun plural meritocratic a system in which such persons are rewarded and advanced: The dean believes the educational system should be a meritocracy. 1
noun plural meritocratic leadership by able and talented persons. 1
noun meritocratic Pertaining to a meritocracy. 1
adjective meritocratic A meritocratic society or social system gives people status or rewards because of what they achieve, rather than because of their wealth or social position. 0

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Origin of meritocratic

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; merit + -o- + -cracy

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Parts of speech for Meritocratic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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meritocratic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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