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meritocratic Antonyms

Opposite of meritocratic

Pinning down the opposite of meritocratic requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to or characteristic of a social or organizational system in which advancement, status, and power are awarded to individuals on the basis of their ability, talent, and achievement rather than wealth, social class, or seniority.

Usage Example

"The university prides itself on a strictly nepotistic admissions process that evaluates applicants solely on academic achievement."

Strongest
nepotistic
Strong
aristocratic
plutocratic
elitist

Similar words to meritocratic

Words similar to meritocratic shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

egalitarian
equitable
See all synonyms of meritocratic

• Nearby Words

merit
meritless
meritocracy
meritocratic
meritorious
mermaid
merman

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Meritocratic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/meritocratic
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