meritocracy

• Système social ou société dans lequel le pouvoir, le statut et les récompenses sont attribués en fonction des capacités personnelles, du talent et des réalisations, plutôt que de la richesse, de la classe sociale ou de l'origine familiale.

A social system or society in which power, status, and rewards are awarded based on individual ability, talent, and achievement rather than on wealth, social class, or family background.

1. Social system based on abilityC1formal

   A social or political system in which individuals are rewarded and advanced based on their talent, effort, and achievement, rather than on wealth or social class.

   méritocratie

   • The company promotes a meritocracy, where the hardest workers get promoted.
   • Many believe that a true meritocracy would reduce inequality.
   • The university's admissions process aims to be a meritocracy, selecting the most qualified students.

   Synonymesmerit system

   Antonymesaristocracycronyismnepotismoligarchyplutocracy

2. Belief in rule by the talentedC1formal

   The principle or ideology that leaders and positions of power should be held by those with the greatest intellectual abilities and skills, not by those with inherited privilege.

   Méritocratie

   • The philosopher argued for a meritocracy, where the most capable govern.
   • His political views are rooted in the idea of a meritocracy.
   • The concept of a meritocracy challenges traditional aristocratic systems.

   Antonymesaristocracycronyismnepotismoligarchyplutocracy