What are some opposite words for meritocracy?
Antonyms for meritocracy
ˌmɛr ɪˈtɒk rə simer·i·toc·ra·cy
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meritocracynoun
a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
meritocracynoun
the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
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neoptism
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
no wonder he got the job, his dad is the owner of the company! that's nepotism, plain and simple!
Submitted by JP03 on September 21, 2015socialism
in socialism it is the one supporting the collectivist ideals rather than having the intelligence to reject them that is given authority.
the socialist mantra of 'for the people' is a call for the masses to follow the blind, deaf & dumb in a rush off the cliff.
Submitted by acronimous on January 29, 2019kakistocracy
from the greek κάκιστος (worst) and κράτος (rule), kakistocracy means rule or governance by the worst, least qualified people.
mediocrity
the quality or system of being mediocre
How to use meritocracy in a sentence?
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.
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.
From an equity perspective, this is just the tip of the iceberg, this system is, in many respects, an aristocracy posing as a meritocracy.
If a woman can get into the tech industry and stay there it is a kind of a meritocracy, you are going to be paid equally. Unfortunately when you look at the demographic very few women go into the tech industry, especially in technical roles, which are the most highly paid.
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.
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