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a social system that gives opportunities and advantages to people on the basis of their ability rather than, e.g. their wealth or seniority
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an elite group of people who achieved their positions on the basis of ability and achievement
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leadership by an elite group of people who are chosen on the basis of their abilities and achievements
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a system or society in which people have influence or status according to their abilities and achievements rather than because of the social class to which they belong
1.
a social system that gives opportunities and advantages to people on the basis of their ability rather than, e.g. their wealth or seniority
2.
an elite group of people who achieved their positions on the basis of ability and achievement
3.
leadership by an elite group of people who are chosen on the basis of their abilities and achievements
4.
a system or society in which people have influence or status according to their abilities and achievements rather than because of the social class to which they belong