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theocon

/ ˈθiːəʊˌkɒn /

noun

  1. a person with conservative views who believes that religion, esp Christianity, should be the dominant influence in government policy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of theocon1

C21: from theo- + con ( servative ), modelled on neo-con
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Example Sentences

An important step in forging this “theocon” partnership was a joint declaration in 1994 by top figures in both camps who pledged to work together for traditionalist policies, particularly regarding the family and reproduction.

Well, I’ve been at meetings when people have talked in the past, like when George W. Bush was elected, about a theocon conspiracy at work.

From Slate

But as one of America's leading "theocon" thinkers, Mr Weigel has the gifts of erudition and persuasion to make a respectable case.

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