theocracy
noun
a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities.
theocratically
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a word derived from
theocracy.
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a word derived from
theocratic.
theocraticadjectivehaving to do with theocracy, a form of government based on a specific religion or deity.
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, anxious residents in Afghan cities such as Kabul, the capital, have grappled with the reality of a country back under the control of the fundamentalist, theocratically minded Taliban.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2021
