HyperDic: theocracy

English > 2 senses of the word theocracy:
NOUNgrouptheocracya political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)
cognitiontheocracythe belief in government by divine guidance
theocracy > pronunciation
Soundsthiyaa'krahsiy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > theocracy: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided).
Narrowerchurch-stateA state ruled by religious authority
hierocracyA ruling body composed of clergy
Broaderpolitical system, form of governmentThe members of a social organization who are in power
Spanishteocracia
Catalanteocràcia
Adjectivestheocraticof or relating to or being a theocracy
English > theocracy: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe belief in government by divine guidance.
Broaderpolitical orientation, ideology, political theoryAn orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
Spanishteocracia
Catalanteocràcia

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