A system or society in which people are chosen and moved into positions of success, power, and influence on the basis of their demonstrated abilities and merit.

In a true meritocracy, individuals are rewarded based on their skills and achievements rather than their social status or connections.

The belief or ideology that a society or organization should be governed by people selected according to merit.

Advocates of meritocracy argue that it leads to a more efficient and fair allocation of resources and opportunities.

meritocracyadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy; based on the principles of advancement according to merit.

The company introduced meritocracy hiring practices to ensure equal opportunities.