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- DictionaryThe·oc·ra·cy/THēˈäkrəsē/
noun
- 1. a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god: "his ambition is to lead a worldwide theocracy"
Theocracy is a form of government in which one or more deities are recognized as supreme ruling authorities, giving divine guidance to human intermediaries who manage the government's daily affairs.
Jun 29, 2022 · By. Robert Longley. Updated on June 29, 2022. A theocracy is a form of government in which the ultimate leader is a supreme deity, who rules either directly as a god in human form or indirectly through mortal servants—typically a religious clergy—who rule on the deity’s behalf.
An autocracy is one ruled by a single person with absolute power, like a king (or your mom). In theocracies, God rules. Definitions of theocracy. noun. a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) see more. noun. the belief in government by divine guidance. see more.
theocracy | American Dictionary. noun [ C ] us / θiˈɑk·rə·si / Add to word list. politics & government. government that is controlled by religious leaders, or a country with such a government. (Definition of theocracy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
May 18, 2018 · THEOCRACY means "rule by God" and refers to a type of government in which God or gods are thought to have sovereignty, or to any state so governed. The concept has been widely applied to such varied cases as pharaonic Egypt, ancient Israel, medieval Christendom, Calvinism, Islam, and Tibetan Buddhism.
Definition of theocracy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
government that is controlled by religious leaders, or a country with such a government. (Definition of theocracy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
