Theocracy
noun
Pronunciation: /θiˈɒk.rə.si/
Definition
A system of government in which priests or religious officials rule in the name of a god or deity.
Examples
Many ancient civilizations functioned as a theocracy, where the king was considered a direct representative of the divine.
The country transitioned from a secular republic to a strict theocracy following the revolution.
Critics argue that theocracy inevitably leads to the suppression of minority religious views.
Synonyms of Theocracy
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