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theocrat

[ thee-uh-krat ]

noun

  1. a person who rules, governs as a representative of God or a deity, or is a member of the ruling group in a theocracy, as a divine king or a high priest.
  2. a person who favors theocracy.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of theocrat1

1820–30; back formation from theocratic < Greek theokrat ( ía ) theocracy + -ic
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Example Sentences

A devout, self-described “Christian Zionist,” Inhofe was also the closest thing the upper chamber had to an outright theocrat.

The word “theocrat” is a loaded term that should be handled with care.

Rick Santorum, on the other hand, is a real theocrat who does not believe in the separation of church and state.

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