thearchy

American

[thee-ahr-kee] / ˈθi ɑr ki /

noun

the rule or government of God or of a god.
an order or system of deities.

thearchy British

/ ˈθiːɑːkɪ /

noun

rule or government by God or gods; theocracy

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

thearchic

adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

thearchies

plural

Etymology

Origin of thearchy

From the Late Greek word thearchía, dating back to 1635–45. See the-, -archy

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thearchy

The organization of the vague Siouan thearchy appears to have varied from group to group.

From The Siouan Indians by W. J. (William John) McGee

The Siouan thearchy was invoked and adored by means of forms and ceremonies, as well as through orisons.

From The Siouan Indians by W. J. (William John) McGee

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