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meritocracy Synonyms

Another word for meritocracy

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• noun (Context 1)

A ruling or influential class of educated, accomplished people selected on the basis of their perceived ability and merit.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the new managerial elite had grown out of touch with ordinary working citizens."

Strong
elite
Weak
intelligentsia

Opposites of meritocracy

The opposite of meritocracy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nepotism
cronyism
aristocracy
plutocracy
kakistocracy
oligarchy
See all opposites of meritocracy

• Nearby Words

merino
merit
meritless
meritocracy
meritocratic
meritorious
merlin

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Meritocracy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/meritocracy
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