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meritocracy in Persian

شایستهسالاری šâyeste-sâlâri

UK/mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi//mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/

meritocracy in Persian: شایستهسالاری (šâyeste-sâlâri). In English, meritocracy means rule by merit and talent.

Persian words for meritocracy

rule by merit
شایستهسالاری šâyeste-sâlâri

English meaning of meritocracy

  1. noun Rule by merit and talent.
  2. noun A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.

Full definition of meritocracy

meritocracy in a sentence

  • As a small nation without natural resources, Singapore relies on education and meritocracy to develop its economy.

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Questions about meritocracy in Persian

What is the meaning of meritocracy in Persian?
Meritocracy in Persian is شایستهسالاری (šâyeste-sâlâri).
معنی meritocracy چیست؟
Meritocracy: شایستهسالاری (šâyeste-sâlâri).
What does meritocracy mean in English?
Meritocracy means rule by merit and talent.

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