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/mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ · mer·i·to·cr·a·cy
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- Rule by merit, and talent. The meritocracy of the tech industry rewards innovation and hard work.
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- A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition. Critics argue that the current education system is designed to create a meritocracy that favors the privileged few.
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Did you know? The concept of meritocracy was popularized by Michael Young's 1958 dystopian novel 'The Rise of the Meritocracy,' which satirized the idea of a society where social mobility is determined by individual merit.
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