theocracy — a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
Pronunciation (IPA): /θiˈɑːkrəsi/
Korean meaning: 신권정치, 종교 지도자들이 신의 이름으로 통치하는 정치 체제
Korean pronunciation: 시**아**크러시
Example Sentences
- The citizens complained that living in a theocracy meant their dating apps had to be approved by the high priest first.
- Many modern democracies have strict separation between church and state to prevent becoming a theocracy.
- In the movie, the alien planet was ruled by a theocracy where the weather god decided everyone's vacation plans.
theocracy
NOUN//θiˈɑːkrəsi//
a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
A high priest rules the nation in a theocracy from his temple throne
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From theocracy to democracy, beware of bureaucracy!
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Origin
From Greek, combining 'theos' (god) and 'kratia' (rule or power). The term was introduced into English in the 17th century to describe government systems ruled by religious authority.
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“The citizens complained that living in a theocracy meant their dating apps had to be approved by the high priest first.”
“Many modern democracies have strict separation between church and state to prevent becoming a theocracy.”
“In the movie, the alien planet was ruled by a theocracy where the weather god decided everyone's vacation plans.”
“The political science student wrote her thesis on the historical transition from theocracy to secular government.”
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