meritocrat
/ˈmɛrɪtəkræt/
noun
- A person who holds a position of power or influence because of their abilities and achievements, not because of their wealth or social class.
- Many people admire her as a meritocrat because she succeeded based on talent alone.
- In a fair system, a meritocrat earns their leadership role through skill and hard work.
- The new CEO was a true meritocrat who had worked her way up from an entry-level job.
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