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theocracy

noun

/θiˈɒkrəsi/

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

church rule, clerical rule, papal rule, spiritual governance

democracy, secularism, monarchy

religious theocracy, Islamic theocracy, ruled by theocracy

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness