meritocracy in Japanese
meritocracy in Japanese is 能力主義 — meritocracy means a system in which people advance according to their ability and effort rather than their wealth, class or connections.
meritocracy in Japanese
能力主義
Pronounced: nōryokushugi
Rule by merit and talent.
What does "meritocracy" mean?
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noun A system in which people advance according to their ability and effort rather than their wealth, class or connections.
"The firm claims to be a meritocracy where the best ideas win."
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noun The group of people who hold power in such a system.
"A new technical meritocracy came to dominate the industry."
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noun The belief that positions and rewards ought to be distributed on merit alone.
"Meritocracy is the founding creed of the modern civil service exam."
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meritocracy in a sentence
- The firm claims to be a meritocracy where the best ideas win.
- Critics argue that a true meritocracy is impossible while schooling is so unequal.
- A new technical meritocracy came to dominate the industry.
- Meritocracy is the founding creed of the modern civil service exam.
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What is "meritocracy" in Japanese?
"meritocracy" in Japanese is 能力主義. meritocracy means: A system in which people advance according to their ability and effort rather than their wealth, class or connections.
How do you pronounce 能力主義?
"meritocracy" in Japanese is 能力主義, pronounced "nōryokushugi".
How do you use "meritocracy" in a sentence?
Example: "The firm claims to be a meritocracy where the best ideas win." In Japanese, "meritocracy" is 能力主義.
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