Synonyms for meritocracy
ˌmɛr ɪˈtɒk rə simer·i·toc·ra·cy

Princeton's WordNet

1. meritocracynoun

   a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects

2. meritocracynoun

   the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth

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1. Anthony Carnevale:

   From an equity perspective, this is just the tip of the iceberg, this system is, in many respects, an aristocracy posing as a meritocracy.

2. Lee Hsien Loong:

   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.

3. Boston Celtics:

   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.

4. Asmat Malik:

   Electables are totally against our philosophy. The party was established on the idea of meritocracy and justice. This will ruin it.

5. Aubrey Bach:

   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.