theocratic

[ thee-uh-krat-ik ]

adjective

having to do with theocracy, a form of government based on a specific religion or deity: If government and religion are not actively kept separate, it follows that the government is theocratic to a degree.

Origin of theocratic

First recorded in 1685–95; from Greek theokrat(ía) (see theocracy) + -ic

There is a deep divide in the theocratic establishment between Khamenei and former President Hashemi Rafsanjani.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Eyes U.S. Shutdown, Expresses Doubt Over Nuclear Negotiations | Christopher Dickey | October 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
In a theocratic state governed by force and fear, I guess this counts as progress.
What Hassan Rouhani Really Said About the Holocaust | Michael Moynihan | September 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
True, most Israelis (and, indeed, most Jews) do not think of Israel as a theocratic democracy—but take a closer look.
How To Build A Theocratic Democracy | Janice Stein | November 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Nachman ben Yehuda, in his recently published theocratic Democracy, makes a compelling case.
How To Build A Theocratic Democracy | Janice Stein | November 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
In the wake of the Arab spring, theocratic democracies are in the very early stages of construction in Tunisia and Egypt.
How To Build A Theocratic Democracy | Janice Stein | November 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

These Blue Laws, as they were called, aimed at establishing an almost theocratic form of government.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian Sharman
The great outward event in the life of Samuel was the transition of the Israelites from a theocratic to a monarchical government.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II | John Lord
The existence of the theocratic element served further to complicate the machinery of government at Yedo.
Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 | Various
Domestic affections suited ill with the duties of a theocratic ministry.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John Lord
They aimed at a theocratic ministry,--to be the ambassadors of God Almighty,--to allay strife and division.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John Lord

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