theonomy
[ thee-on-uh-mee ]
noun
the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature.
Origin of theonomy
1Other words from theonomy
- the·on·o·mous, adjective
- Compare heteronomy.
Words Nearby theonomy
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British Dictionary definitions for theonomy
theonomy
/ (θɪˈɒnəmɪ) /
noun
the state of being governed by God
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