English dictionary
theocracy
/T//i/'/A/kr/@/s/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the belief in government by divine guidance
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Government of a state by the immediate direction or administration of God; hence, the exercise of political authority by priests as representing the Deity.
Source: webster1913