ˌmerə̇.ˈtäkrəsē noun
( -es )
Etymology: merit (I) + -o- + -cracy
1. : a system or organization in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement
2.
a. : leadership by the talented
b. : meritocrats herein
• mer·it·o·crat·ic ¦merə̇d.ə¦krad.ik adjective