meritocrat.
An advocate of meritocracy.
Meaning & usage
An advocate of meritocracy.
A person who has authority allegedly based on ability.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English merit Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *kret-der. Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos)bor. English -crat English meritocrat From merit + -o- + -crat.
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