Definitions for theocracy

theocracy the·oc·ra·cy

Spelling: [thee-ok-ruh-see]
IPA: /θiˈɒk rə si/

Theocracy is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 436 anagrams from letters in theocracy (accehorty).

Definitions for theocracy

noun

  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.

Origin of theocracy

From the Greek word theokratía, dating back to 1615-25. See theo-, -cracy

Examples for theocracy

They shudder from the mere thought that Rabbi Amar's admonition may come about and Israel will turn into a theocracy.

Salafis, who believe in a Muslim theocracy, say the Egyptian government must interpret Shariah and enforce it upon the nation.

In the theocracy, the Hebrew nation were the hereditary nobles.

They had visions of a theocracy, and were impatient of an earthly king.

The Massachusetts colonial government has been called a theocracy.

They are the hieroglyphics of feudalism, succeeding those of theocracy.

In that sense America, like [Old Testament] Israel, is a theocracy.

Nor, for that matter, is the Iranian theocracy, Hamas, or Hizbullah.

He challenged the very core of the Iranian theocracy and demanded respect for basic human rights.

So Garotte became a sort of theocracy, with Judge Rablay as ruler.

Word Value for theocracy
Scrable

19

Words with friends

19

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