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A-Z: General definitions: Meritocracy
Definition
A society where the government consists of those in positions of authority owing to their personal skills, education and experience. Contrast with plutocracy and aristocracy.
A system of government whereby only the wealthy or the richest have power and influence.
government by a small ruling elite, believed to be superior to the rest of society by reason of their birth
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