Definition of theocracy Theocracy
/θiɑˈkɹʌsi/ - [theeakrusee] - the•oc•ra•cy
We found 10 definitions of theocracy from 7 different sources.
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NounPlural: theocracies |
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| theocracy - a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) | ||
| form of government, political system the members of a social organization who are in power | ||
| church-state a state ruled by religious authority | ||
| theocracy - the belief in government by divine guidance | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- theocracy (n.)
Government of a state by the immediate direction or administration of God; hence, the exercise of political authority by priests as representing the Deity. - theocracy (n.)
The state thus governed, as the Hebrew commonwealth before it became a kingdom.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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theocracy
Government under the control of a Church or state-sponsored religion.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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theocracy
thē-ok′ra-si, n. that constitution of a state in which the Almighty is regarded as the sole sovereign, and the laws of the realm as divine commands rather than human ordinances—the priesthood necessarily becoming the officers of the invisible ruler: the state thus governed.—ns. Thē′ocrat, Theoc′ratist.—adjs. Theocrat′ic, -al. [Gr. theokratia—theos, God, kratein, to rule.]
Wikipedia 
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A Theocracy is a form of government. In a theocracy, the institutions and people that govern the state are very close to the leaders of the main religion. If the religious leaders do not directly run some bodies of the state, they influence them very much. The word theocracy literally means God-government, and means the government is run by "The Church".
Andorra.
The Roman Catholic bishop of Urgell is one of the princes of the country. His role is mostly ceremonial
England.
According to the Anglican Church the monarch of England is the supreme governor of the church. In real life, this role is mostly ceremonial though. Although in some instances, is role is useful outside of the church.
Iran.
In Iran, two bodies, the Supreme Leader and Guardian Council consist of members who are not elected by the people. These two bodies are staffed by Shia clerics. The highest elected official is the President of Iran.
Mohammad Khatami, the former president, said that this model is an alternative to democracy, as it brings in religious elements. He called it a Religious democracy.
Israel.
Some people see traits of theocracy in Israel. This is because rabbinical law and civil law must be mixed for certain aspects. Also, the state hires rabbis. These rabbis also have civil duties, not only religious ones.
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🔤- theocracy, noun, singular of theocracies.
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