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Definition of theocratic

theocratic

/ˌθiːəˈkrætɪk/
the · o · crat · ic
Adverb:theocratically
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1

Relating to or denoting a system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

"Ancient Egypt operated under a theocratic model in which the pharaoh was revered as a living deity."

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then
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'theocracy' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', ultimately derived from Ancient Greek 'theokratia', combining 'theos' (god) and 'kratos' (rule or power).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Theocratic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/theocratic
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