(meritocracies)
A ~ is a society or social system in which people get status or rewards because of what they achieve, rather than because of their wealth or social status.
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(meritocracies)
A ~ is a society or social system in which people get status or rewards because of what they achieve, rather than because of their wealth or social status.
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