meriitillinen
Meriitillinen is a Finnish adjective describing something that is based on merit. It refers to assessments, decisions, or systems that reward or recognize individuals according to proven competencies, achievements, or qualifications rather than factors such as seniority, personal connections, or chance.
The term is commonly used to describe processes in education, employment, and funding that aim to be
Meritocracy, or meritokratia, is a related concept that describes a broader social or organizational ideal in
In Finnish discourse, meritillinen is frequently discussed in the context of policy design, education reforms, and