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/
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
In a theocracy, high priests rule the kingdom as messengers of the divine.
From theocracy to democracy, beware of bureaucracy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
theo- (god) + -cracy (rule/government)
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📝Examples
“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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