Theocracy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural the·oc·ra·cies.
  1. 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.
  2. a system of government by priests claiming a divine commission.
  3. a commonwealth or state under such a form or system of government.
noun plural -cies
  1. government by a deity or by a priesthood
  2. a community or political unit under such government
Theocracy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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