theocracy
/θiˈɑkɹəsi/
a system of government based on religious authority
theocracy in a sentence
“The medieval theocracy placed the Pope above secular rulers.”
Origin of theocracy
Greek theokratia, from theos god + -kratia rule
Related Words
meritocracy
government or leadership by people of ability
technocracy
government by technical experts
anarchy
absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual
totalitarianism
a system of government requiring complete subservience to the state
authoritarianism
strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom
hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially by one country over others