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theocracy Synonyms

Another word for theocracy

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• noun (Context 1)

A system of government in which priests or religious authorities rule in the name of God or a deity, or in which religious law serves as the supreme law of the state.

Usage Example

"In a strict hierocracy, civil statutes are derived directly from sacred texts and interpreted by religious scholars."

Strong
hierocracy
ecclesiocracy
hagiocracy

Opposites of theocracy

The opposite of theocracy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

secularism
democracy
See all opposites of theocracy

• Nearby Words

themself
themselves
then
theocracy
theocratic
theodolite
theologian

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Theocracy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/theocracy
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