meritocratic
adjective uk/ˌmer.ɪ.təˈkræt.ɪk/ us/ˌmer.ɪ.t̬əˈkræt̬.ɪk/
精英制的
relating to a meritocracy (= a social system in which people's success or power is related to their abilities)
a more open, meritocratic society 更加开放的唯贤是用的社会
The country was operating more meritocratic principles for selecting those entering the educational elite. 该国在选择重点教育培养对象时采用了更多的唯才是举原则。
See: meritocracy
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- This idea should be absurd and insulting in any modern meritocratic society.
- This is a democratic, meritocratic process.
- What culture and values get adopted by a meritocratic elite?