MERITOCRACY /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 22 Definition noun a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects. noun the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth. See all 403 words you can make from MERITOCRACY → 11-letter words Words starting with M Words ending with Y ← Unscramble different letters