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meritocracy 1. rule by persons chosen not because of birth or wealth, but for their superior talents or intellect 2. the persons constituting such a group 3. a social system formed on such a basis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Caesar, a man way ahead of his time, was determined to change the Republic into a multi-cultural meritocracy, fit to govern its growing empire for the good of all its disparate peoples. Professional athletes, such as Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm, have obtained high status in the American meritocracy as a result of the value of their excellent athletic abilities. So rather than give all his money to his children who, he told Fortune magazine, already have "a gigantic headstart in a society that aspires to be a meritocracy," he hopes to level the playing field by giving his wealth away. |
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