A person who thinks that resources and wealth should distributed among people who deserve rather than on an equal basis. Egalitarianism would be the opposite of Meritarianism.
Egalitarian: We should help the homeless.
Meritarian: The homeless don't work so we shouldn't share our resources with them!!!!
Meritarian: The homeless don't work so we shouldn't share our resources with them!!!!
by DesPERRYado November 1, 2004