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World Wide Words: Meritocracy
A relatively recent word, the term meritocracy is commonly used in a way not intended by the man who coined it. This article discusses the meaning of the term in its original usage, as well as its common use today.
The Guardian
Guardian: Down With Meritocracy
This article was written by the man who coined the word, and explains what political system he was describing and how it has been enacted in British politics.