Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.

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

Pertaining to a meritocracy.

An advocate of meritocracy. / A person who has authority allegedly based on ability.

plural of meritocrat

In a meritorious manner.

The property of being meritorious.

plural of meritocracy

In a meritocratic way.

(obsolete) meritorious